National Cathedral School (NCS) announces a search for an Upper-School English teacher for an appointment beginning August 2025. 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, have experience teaching authors from diverse backgrounds and developing lessons integrating culturally responsive pedagogy, 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. Candidates should 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.

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 English department 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. For the position, NCS offers a salary range of $65,000-140,000 based on experience and a full benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

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.

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 “US English Teacher” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@ncs.org.

NCS seeks an experienced classroom teacher who has a background in curricular and pedagogical innovation. 

About National Cathedral School

National Cathedral School serves 587 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.

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