Sandy Spring Friends School

Sandy Spring Friends School is an independent day school in Sandy Spring, Maryland, serving about 550 students in pre-K through grade 12. The school's Quaker heritage centers on a single conviction: there is that of God in every person. This belief shapes everything from classroom practice to faculty hiring. Teachers work in a community built explicitly on trust and integrity, where students are expected to act as contributing members from their first day.

What makes teaching here distinctive is how Quaker values translate into daily work. Rather than standardized instruction, faculty draw out each student's individual gifts while maintaining rigorous academics. Teachers also participate in shared governance—a level of faculty voice in school decisions that sets it apart from many independent schools. Professional development funding and ongoing support for instructional growth are standard.

The school hires across core academics, French, Spanish, and English as an Alternative Language, plus roles in admissions, advancement, and student life. Because Sandy Spring Friends School is a day school, faculty are not required to live on campus—a significant advantage for educators with family ties to the Washington, D.C. metro region. Compensation is competitive within Maryland independent schools and includes health benefits and tuition assistance.

The absence of boarding duties does not mean less engagement. Quaker practice emphasizes quiet reflection, consensus-building, and social responsibility. These values create an intentional school culture where faculty collaborate across grade divisions and build deep relationships with students over years, not semesters.

For educators seeking principle-centered work with diverse learners in a values-driven day school setting, this school offers meaningful employment.