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Join our team

Teach where great teachers stay.

Friendship educators join a network that invests in coaching, leadership pathways, competitive compensation, and a culture that celebrates the work.

Why Friendship

A place educators stay and grow.

  • Competitive pay & full benefits

    Salary bands aligned with DCPS, medical/dental/vision, and a 403(b) match.

  • Coaching for every teacher

    Weekly instructional coaching cycles and grade-team collaboration built into the day.

  • Leadership pathways

    Grow from teacher-leader to campus leadership across nine campuses.

  • A nationally recognized model

    Join a PK–12 network trusted by families across every DC ward for 25+ years.

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Life at Friendship

Coaching, community, and shared purpose.

You will never plan alone. Weekly grade-team meetings, a dedicated instructional coach, and a network-wide curriculum give you the structure to teach at your best from day one.

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A teacher’s story

“I came for the mission and stayed for the team. Friendship invested in my growth from year one, and today I lead a grade-level team of teachers I love learning with.”
Ms. A. Carter

Third-grade lead teacher · 6 years at Friendship

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