Job Description
Do you sometimes get carried away by your enthusiasm when recommending books to friends? Do you have a special knack for connecting with young people and a mission to inspire the next generation with critical-thinking skills? Do you see technology as a way to open windows to the world, giving us new lenses through which to see ourselves? Can you see the subtext in writing and other media and recognize its impact on surface meaning? Does your respect for the written word make you something of a stickler for grammar?
If so, we’d love to have you join the English faculty at National Cathedral School. The school announces the search for an Upper School English Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
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.
Teachers are expected to be on campus from 7:45a.m. until approximately 4:00p.m. Other responsibilities include an advisory group, regular grade-level team discussions and faculty meetings, and other duties as assigned. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree and have relevant teaching experience. Candidates must also seek collaborative professional experiences, interact well with parents, and have experience working with high school students. Salaries are competitive and based on experience, with a full benefits package including support for professional development.
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@cathedral.org.
National Cathedral School serves 599 students in grades 4 through 12. Faculty and staff are curious intellectually, flexible, and collaborative, and they 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 being a house of prayer for all people.
