NCS offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
National Cathedral School seeks a permanent full-time science teacher for two sections of conceptual Physics (grade 9), one section of AP Physics 2, and one section of AP Physics C beginning immediately. Qualified candidates will possess aptitude in teaching a variety of physics topics and leading hands-on activities. Candidates are expected to have a willingness and ability to use differentiated instruction in the classroom and work collaboratively with the teaching team. Flexibility in teaching physics, chemistry, or biology is also desirable.
NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.
NCS science teachers utilize a student-centered pedagogy and a laboratory-based science curriculum that makes extensive use of technology. Teachers are expected to be on campus from 7:45a.m. to approximately 4:00p.m. Responsibilities for this position include collaboration and full participation in a schoolwide sciencedepartment to ensure excellent scope and sequence. Other responsibilities include participating in regular department, division, and faculty meetings, supervising one or more study halls, and serving as a homeroom advisor.
All faculty are involved in the life of the school through a variety of means such as leading a club, coaching a sport, or serving on a committee. Additionally, community members attend school functions, including but not limited to chapel and cathedral services, assemblies, and special events.
Interested candidates should send an electronic application that includes a brief cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of three to five references. In addition, applicants should submit a sample lesson that the candidate has used with students. Please submit these materials as one combined attachment in Word or pdf format with “Physics Teacher” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@cathedral.org
A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
National Cathedral School serves 599 students in grades 4 through 12. Faculty and staff are curious intellectually, flexible, collaborative, and view education as an engaging vocation. Our students are engaged, fun, and kind, and they love to be challenged and viewed as confident individuals. Faculty and staff maintain a lively conversation about the meaning of an excellent education, an interest in pedagogy, and innovative uses of technology. As an Episcopal school, NCS welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths while maintaining a close identity with Washington National Cathedral’s commitment to be a house of prayer for all people.
National Cathedral School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any boosters recommended and available to the public, absent eligibility for medical or religious exemptions.
