Employment
Sidwell Summer Programs has provided enriching and exciting job opportunities for a wide variety of students and professionals for over 70 years. With a vast selection of programs and multiple camp locations we offer positions that fit virtually all talents and skill sets. Sidwell Summer is committed to hiring enthusiastic, energetic, creative and qualified individuals who enjoy working with children of all ages!
For your first step toward an exhilarating summer, please call us at 202-537-8133! Our friendly staff would love to speak with you about employment opportunities available on both our DC and Bethesda campuses.
*Please note, hiring priority is given to returning staff. Any remaining available positions will be posted on our website after January 1st.
Sidwell Friends School is committed as an institution to the ideal of diversity with regard to age, economic background, ethnicity, gender, physical disability, political affiliation, race and sexual orientation in its student body, faculty and staff. The School does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions, financial aid or loan practices; curricular offerings, including inter-scholastic athletics and physical education; other School-sponsored programs and activities; or in the hiring and terms of employment of administrators, faculty and staff. Except for special considerations that may be given to members of the Religious Society of Friends because of the School's Quaker affiliation, the School does not discriminate on the basis of religion.
Employment Opportunities
Interested applicants should call 202-537-8133. Employment listings are updated periodically.
Health Administration
Summer Camp Nurse (DC Campus)
Status: Summer Employment
Dates: June 25-29 and July 30 – August 3, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (7:30 AM, Mondays)
Sidwell Summer operates a diverse array of summer camp offerings for campers Age 3 – Grade 12. Sidwell Summer is currently seeking candidates to work as camp nurse for the dates listed above. Responsibilities include: managing and responding to all aspects of camp health needs; medication administration; Monday morning check-in; communication with parents; following camp procedures and protocols; and usage of camp database. Candidates must be registered nurse and currently licensed to practice in DC. Interested candidates may contact Janet Carter (carterj@sidwell.edu) for more details regarding this position.
Summer Camp Nurse (Bethesda Campus)
Status: Summer Employment
Dates: July 30 – August 10, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (7:30 AM, Mondays)
Sidwell Summer operates a diverse array of summer camp offerings on the lower school campus for campers Grades PK – 6. Sidwell Summer is currently seeking candidates to work as camp nurse for the dates listed above. Responsibilities include: managing and responding to all aspects of camp health needs; medication administration; Monday morning check-in; communication with parents; following camp procedures and protocols; and usage of camp database. Candidates must be registered nurse and currently licensed to practice in MD. Interested candidates may contact Janet Carter (carterj@sidwell.edu) for more details regarding this position.
Jr. Explorers (DC Campus)
Jr. Explorers Teacher (June 18-August 3) 21 years+ Seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, organized individuals to lead homebase groups of 4-6 year olds and instruct workshops throughout the camp day.
Mini Explorers Teacher (AM) and Discovery Room Teacher (PM) (June 18-August 3) 21 years+ Seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, organized individuals to lead homebase groups of 3-4 year olds in the morning and manage the Discovery Room in the afternoon.
Sidwell Summer Soccer Camp (DC Campus)
Coach (June 13-August 17) 21 years+ Seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic coach to lead and instruct our youngest campers throughout the camp day. (Rising K and 1st graders)
Travelers Culture and Language Immersion Program (Bethesda Campus)
Spanish Travelers Teacher (July 30-August 10) Seeking highly moticated, enthusiastic, and organized individual to lead a Spanish Travelers homebase. Click here for more information.
Spanish Camp Counselors (July 30-August 10)- Seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to help support lead teachers in the implementation of Spanish-themed lesson plans and activities. Spanish language experience not required but appreciated!
KISS Program (Bethesda Campus)
KISS Instructors- Seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to lead a small classroom of students in Math, Language Arts, and Study and Organizational skills in the morning and more camp-y activities like arts & crafts or sports in the afternoon. (Grades 1-6)
KISS Counselors- Seeking highly motived, enthusiastic individuals to support lead teachers throughout the day in implementing morning lesson plans in Math, Language Arts, Study and Organizational Skills, and an afternoon of camp fun!
