Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Bethesda, Maryland
Posted: 10-Jul-26
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive school on a pastoral 25-acre campus near Alexandria, Virginia, serving 260 children in junior kindergarten through 8th grade. Burgundy believes children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on approach to education cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsibility for self, others, and the natural world. For more information, visit www.burgundyfarm.org.
LIFE AT BURGUNDY
Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a place where relationships matter deeply. Rooted in Burgundy's progressive philosophy, teachers know their students well and partner closely with colleagues and families to support each child's academic, social, and emotional growth. Faculty are trusted as professionals and encouraged to bring creativity, intellectual curiosity, and professional judgment to their work, while collaborating with one another to create engaging, meaningful learning experiences.
Teaching at Burgundy extends well beyond the classroom walls. Hands-on learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and meaningful time outdoors are integral to the student experience, with the school's two remarkable campuses—including the 500-acre Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies at Cooper's Cove—serving as extensions of the classroom. The result is a joyful, inclusive community where curiosity is nurtured, kindness is expected, and both students and educators are encouraged to grow, explore, and thrive.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Middle School humanities program integrates the study of English, language arts, social studies, geography, and history in an interdisciplinary manner, providing an engaging framework for students to read, write, research, and explore the forces that shape the human experience. Students are challenged to think critically, communicate clearly, engage thoughtfully to appreciate multiple perspectives, and make meaningful connections across disciplines as they develop into increasingly independent learners. The Middle School humanities teacher is one of four total Middle School humanities teachers. Each humanities teacher teaches two sections of humanities across two grade levels, with each section meeting nine times per week (4 of 5 days are “doubles”).
This role requires assigning regular writing experiences for students with frequent feedback on grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph/essay layout. In addition, the successful candidate will possess a deep appreciation and understanding of history across multiple lenses and the ability to help students see the many complexities and nuances of humanity in our societal makeup.
The Middle School humanities teacher will also serve as a grade-level advisor, meeting with a group of advisees each morning to start the day.
QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES
- Appreciation for and desire to work with Middle School students
- Genuine appreciation for all forms of reading and literature
- A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for team teaching, interdisciplinary planning, and shared professional learning
- A developmental approach that meets students where they are
- Belief in educating the whole child and supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusivity
- Interest in outdoor, hands-on, and environmental education
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 3-5 years of related teaching experience (i.e. English, language arts, social studies, history, etc.)
- Demonstrated success teaching grammar, composition, and writing
- Demonstrated ability to design engaging, interdisciplinary humanities curriculum
- Experience differentiating instruction to support a range of learners
- Strong content knowledge in history and social studies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
DETAILS & HOURS
- This is a full-time,10-month teaching position
- Arrive by 8:00 a.m. and depart after 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Some after-school clubs or coaching may be required
- Faculty meetings are held on Wednesdays from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- School is closed for most national holidays and Winter and Spring Break.
PROCEDURE TO APPLY
Burgundy Farm Country Day School actively maintains its commitment to equal opportunity for all employees. To fulfill this commitment, we recruit, hire, promote, and retain individuals in all job titles without regard to race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, or disability.
Interested candidates are invited to CLICK HERE to submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:
- A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
- A current resume
- A statement of educational philosophy
- The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors.
- Please indicate your relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
- References should be able to speak to your effectiveness as an educator and administrator, your ability to work successfully with children, and your capacity to collaborate collegially with adults.
- References will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.
Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The school offers a generous benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
SEARCH CALENDAR
- Applications due: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by Friday, July 17, 2026
- Semifinalist interviews: Early August 2026
- Finalist interviews: Mid-August 2026
- Start date: August 20, 2026
