Employment Opportunities
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
Click here if you are interested in opportunities on the DC Campus
Click here if you are interested in opportunities on the Bethesda Campus.
DC Campus
Camp Office
Sidwell Summer Off-Campus Programs Coordinator - Seeking a highly motivated, organized and enthusiastic individual to oversee the functions and operations of all off-campus trips and activities as well as a member of the Sidwell Summer office administrative team. Availability late May – mid-August. Click here for the Off-Campus Programs Coordinator Job Description.
Junior Explorers
Junior Explorer Teacher (5 and 6 year olds)– Seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative and organized teacher to work with our Junior Explorer 5-6 year olds. Experience working with children in this age group in camp, school or other setting preferred. Lead daily activities and engage campers in a variety of activities.
Explore-Star
Ceramics and Camp Crafts Teacher – Seeking highly motivated and creative adult (21 years or older) to take our students on a journey through clay, paint, gimp, and more! Our Ceramics and Camp Crafts Teacher will design lesson plans for campers entering grades 6th -8th in the area of the arts. Teacher must have a basic/intermediate level of ceramics. Click here for the ExploreStar Teacher Job Description.
½ day Photography Teacher – Seeking highly motivated and creative adult (21 years or older) to teach one workshop to campers entering 6th-8th grade about photography. Teacher will design lesson plans to guide campers’ understandings about the fundamentals of photography, the process of developing a picture, how to take pictures in different settings, and more!* Click here for the ExploreStar Teacher Job Description.
½ day Filmmaking Teacher – Seeking highly motivated and creative adult (21 years or older) to teach one workshop to campers entering 6th-8th grade about Filmmaking. Teacher will design lesson plans to guide campers’ understandings about the fundamentals of filmmaking, the process of designing and developing a concept and how to turn that concept into a reality!* Click here for the ExploreStar Teacher Job Description.
Counselors - Seeking highly motivated college counselors (or older) to assist lead teachers and directors in lessons, activities, games and more! We are looking for driven, creative individuals who share our passion for working with children a camp setting. Counselor will work closely with sports workshops. Click here for the ExploreStar Counselor Job Description.
*Please note – The ½ day photography teacher and the ½ day filmmaking teacher positions can be combined into a full day position if applicant meets hiring criteria for both positions and desires to work full time.
Camp 'til Six
Junior Camp ‘Til Six Staff – Seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative and organized staff to work with Sidwell Summer’s after camp program for campers Age 3 – Grade 1. Experience working with children in this age group in camp, school or other setting preferred. Assist leading daily activities and engaging campers participating in aftercare program. Must be available June 17 – August 2. Option to begin work June 10 and option to work later into August). Hours 2:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Monday- Friday. Mandatory Orientation for all staff June 5, 6: 30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Camp ‘Til Six Staff - Seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative and organized staff to work with Sidwell Summer’s after camp program for campers Grades 2-8. Experience working with children in this age group in camp, school or other setting preferred. Assist leading daily activities and engaging campers participating in aftercare program. Program dates June 10 – August 23. Minimum employment for 6 consecutive weeks during date range listed. Hours 2:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Monday- Friday. Mandatory Orientation for all staff June 5, 6: 30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Voyagers
Voyagers (Counselor) – Seeking highly motivated, energetic and self-directed college-aged camp counselor to work with Voyager field trip program for campers Grades 2- 8. Experience working with children in this age group in camp, school or other setting preferred. Should have interest in assisting trip chaperone in leading off-campus trips; engaging campers throughout the camp day in field trip activities as well as games and songs; upholding all safety procedures and protocols daily; and having fun with campers. Seeking counselor for June 17- June 21 and August 5 - August 23. Minimum employment for 7 consecutive weeks during date range listed. Hours 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday- Friday. Mandatory Orientation for all staff Saturday, June 8.
Community Service
Communtiy Service (Counselor) Seeking highly motivated and energetic college-aged camp counselor to work with Community Service program for campers Grades 6- 8. Interest, understanding and experience with community service project a plus. Experience working with children in this age group in camp, school or other setting preferred. Should have interest in the following: assisting community service leader in leading off-campus trips; engaging campers throughout the camp day in service activities; participating in daily service activities and participating in daily debriefings with group; upholding all safety procedures and protocols daily; and having fun with campers. Program dates July 8 – August 2. Hours 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday- Friday. Mandatory Orientation Saturday, June 8.
Bethesda Campus
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Sewing Teacher- seeking highly motivated adult (21 years+) with experience teaching sewing to kids. Teacher will creatively design lessons to promote rich learning experiences that encourage children to be creative through various needle-arts activities. Click here for the Kaleidoscope Teacher Job Description.
Camp 'til Six
Camp 'til Six Director- Seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative and organized individual to direct the Bethesda Camp After camp program for campers Grades PK-5. Individual is responsible for ensuring safety of participants and quality of the program by over-seeing Camp 'til Six staff, maintaining attendance lists, snack, supplies, and leading daily activities. Program dates June 17-August 9th. Click here for the Bethesda Campus Camp 'til Six Director Job Description.
Spanish Travelers
Spanish Travelers Teacher- Seeking highly organized and enthusiastic Spanish language instructor to lead students grades PK-4 in Spanish language and culture lessons. We are looking for driven, creative individuals who share a passion for the Spanish language and working with children. Click here for the Spanish Travelers Teacher Job Description.
Spanish Travelers Counselor- seeking highly motivated high school and college age students to assist with the Spanish Travelers program. Counselors assist Teachers in all aspects of the camp day from activity implementation, game leadership, snack, lunch, carpool and more. We are looking for students with 1+ years of Spanish language experience and a passion for working with children in a camp setting. Click here for the Chinese Travelers Counselor Job Description.
KISS
KISS Teacher- Seeking highly organized and enthusiastic teachers to lead a classroom of students in math and language arts lessons. We are looking for creative individuals that enjoy encorporating multi-sensory and unconventional approaches to lesson planning and instruction. Click here for the KISS Teacher Job Description.
KISS Counselor- Seeking highly motived high school and college age students to assist with the KISS program. Counselors assist KISS Teachers in all aspects of the camp day from instructional periods, snack and lunch supervision, and carpool. KISS Counselors are also responsible for leading a group in a "Choice" activity several afternoons throughout the week. Click here for the KISS Counselor Job Description.
