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Lowell School, a progressive school of 340 students in NW Washington, DC, is seeking applicants for a full-time Middle School science teacher to teach geoscience, life and physical science and to support the progressive integration of STEAM and Outdoor Science Education content and skills.  The science teacher is part of a grade-level team that seeks opportunities for collaboration with teachers from other disciplines on integrated projects, as well as collaborates with other science teachers across the school to plan and implement a hands-on curriculum. The Middle School science teacher also serves as an advisor for a grade-level group of students.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, knowledgeable, and innovative lifelong learner who is reflective about their practice, brings ‘real life’ into the classroom, and seeks out professional development and leadership opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

• A degree in education focusing on science and at least three years of experience in teaching (alternate pathways will be considered)
• A student-centered pedagogy and comfort with differentiating instruction
• Experience with curriculum development and curriculum integration, varied assessment strategies, and constructivist teaching/learning approaches
• Strong skills in teaching a design process of ideation, experimentation, analysis, and iteration
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong executive management, organizational, and scheduling skills
• A commitment to Lowell’s mission of “creating an inclusive community of lifelong learners in which each individual is valued and respected.”
• Leads a nationally recognized Climate Club for 10-12 students.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Middle School.
  
  

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, and three references to the Director of Middle School, Kavan Yee, at employment@lowellschool.org. Letters of recommendation are highly encouraged.

Lowell School has a longstanding institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Lowell prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on a person's race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, past or present military service, or any other ground prohibited by federal, District of Columbia, or other applicable law. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, termination, pay, and the work environment.

About LOWELL SCHOOL

Lowell is a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming school of 300 students from age three through 8th grade. Our philosophy emanates from the work of renowned educators John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Haim Ginott and current educational research. Our curriculum evolves from an understanding of the stages of cognitive, social/emotional, artistic, and physical development. It promotes active, collaborative learning with an emphasis on building conceptual understanding, promoting creative, critical and analytical thinking, and encouraging problem-solving. It facilitates not only the acquisition of strong basic skills, but also deep, conceptual understandings and is, thus, rigorous in the best sense of the word. Lowell's mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which each child is valued and respected. When provided with a stimulating environment, the guidance of teachers, and parental support, each child can become a motivated learner and a responsible citizen. Children arrive at Lowell as curious three-year-olds and leave as confident community members ready to thrive in our rapidly changing 21st century world. The campus is an eight-acre urban oasis tucked between 16th ...Street and Rock Creek Park in the Colonial Village neighborhood of Washington, DC. It provides a rich, natural environment for active, hands-on learning, including terraced gardens, tree-filled playgrounds, and a stream.

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