Career Center

The Madeira School is seeking a skilled and experienced English teacher starting in August 2023. The position involves teaching Upper School English classes using student-centered methodologies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: teaching classes, serving as an advisor, and participating in residential life and school activities. A desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student is essential.

Our English Department:

• Believes all students can learn on a deep level
• Incorporates student oriented learning strategies regularly into the classroom
• Incorporates technology strategically into lessons

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a degree in English or a related field
• Has taught at the secondary level
• Has a desire to grow their teaching practice
• Works to effectively differentiate for diverse learners
• Collaborates well with colleagues within planning teams
• Routinely reflects on their lessons and seeks feedback
• Plans to work with teachers across disciplines for interdisciplinary projects

Our Expectations Include:

• Organizing rich, student-centered lessons and units
• Developing a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe, joyful, and fosters a sense of belong for students with different identities and backgrounds
• Creating thoughtful and challenging assessments for your courses
• Mentoring a group of students as an advisor
• Committing to ongoing professional development

About The Madeira School

The Madeira School is an independent boarding and day school that educates girls in grades 9-12. The scenic 376-acre campus is just 10 miles from Washington, DC. Enrolling 335 students from 21 states and 38 countries, Madeira was founded with the vision of leading innovation in girls’ education and the mission of launching women who change the world

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