National Cathedral School (NCS) announces a search for an Upper-School English teacher to serve from August 2023 to June 2024 with the possibility of ongoing employment. The NCS English department comprises a faculty of grades 4-12 and offers a challenging curriculum aimed at graduating students with strong writing and analytical skills. The successful candidate for the Upper-School position, therefore, will help students embrace a love of literature while fostering critical thinking, be committed to successful and developmentally appropriate teaching of writing, have expert knowledge of the elements of literary analysis and writing mechanics, have a comprehensive understanding of and dedication to upper-level education, and maintain a challenging curriculum within a nurturing environment. The school expects candidates to have a willingness and ability to use differentiated instruction in the classroom. Teachers utilize a student-centered pedagogy and technology as a teaching tool as well as a student resource. NCS seeks an experienced classroom teacher who has a background in curricular and pedagogical innovation.
NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.
NCS offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including professional development opportunities. Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three to five references as one combined attachment with “US English Teacher” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@cathedral.org.
National Cathedral School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any boosters recommended and available to the general public, absent eligibility for medical or religious exemptions.?
National Cathedral School serves 588 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.
