National Cathedral School (NCS) announces a search for a full-time Lower School English teacher (5th grade) for appointment beginning August 14, 2025. NCS English teachers help students embrace a love of reading while developing comprehension, analytical thinking, and writing skills within a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will use developmentally appropriate and differentiated instructional techniques that support, inspire, and challenge all learners.  

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. As a result, the successful candidate will maintain a curriculum in which students see themselves represented and that uses students’ cultural knowledge to facilitate learning. The school expects candidates to have a willingness and ability to use differentiated instruction in the classroom.  Teachers use 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. until approximately 4:00p.m. Other responsibilities include daily homeroom, regular grade-level team discussions and faculty meetings, rotating lunch, recess and dismissal duty, and other duties as assigned. 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.

All faculty are involved in school life through various means like leading a club, coaching a sport, or serving on a committee. Also, community members attend school functions, including chapel and cathedral services, assemblies, and special events, as needed. 

Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of interest, and a list 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 “LS English” in the subject line to:NCSemployment@ncs.org. 

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

About National Cathedral School

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. National Cathedral School serves 587 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.

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