The Lab School seeks a full-time Upper School English teacher beginning this August. The Upper School schedule is based on an A/B day rotation. Average class size for English is 7-10 students. Teachers serve as advisors and meet during the final period of the school day. Integrating the arts into academic instruction is a hallmark of Lab’s curriculum.

Division: Upper School
Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Position begins in late August 2026
Compensation Range: $55,000 - $100,000

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Full-time position during the school year.
• Teaching up to five block classes of English on an A/B day schedule
• Teaching classic and contemporary literary and non-fiction texts that reflect a global perspective to students
• Foster deep understanding and critical analysis of literature
• Lead instruction in structured and creative writing
• Provide directive, productive feedback and guidance to students as they improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills 

What We Offer:

• A collaborative team environment within a renowned educational setting
• Meaningful, relationship-based work with students and colleagues
• A mission-driven organization focused on helping students reach their full potential
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to lead/support student clubs, affinity spaces, athletic coaching, and student travel.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Experience teaching upper school English to students with learning differences
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, especially as part of the broader Middle School/Upper School English team.
• Ideally, the candidate will have teaching certification in the District of Columbia, or be eligible and/or willing, with support, to complete the requirements for this certification.
• Knowledge of upper school learning management systems
• Excellent interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
• Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and service oriented 

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and transport materials and supplies weighing up to 20–25 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Frequent walking, reaching, and bending. Fine motor skills and steady hands.

Work Environment:
The daily work environment is characteristic of a school setting, where noise levels can shift quickly from quiet clinical spaces to busy, high-activity areas. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced atmosphere, managing frequent transitions throughout the day, and maintaining professional focus despite common classroom distractions. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

The Lab School does not discriminate against qualified applicants or students on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid or other policies and programs.

About The Lab School of Washington

For over 50 years, The Lab School has been providing an exceptional academic experience for students (grades 1-12) with learning differences. The first school of its type in the nation, The Lab School enjoys a worldwide reputation for transforming lives and guiding students on the path toward success. The Lab School of Washington is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with different learning styles. In an environment of inquiry and hands-on exploration, Lab School students learn to advocate for themselves as they become engaged and compassionate members of a global society. The goals of the institution are to: provide a rigorous, best in class, college-preparatory education; prepare students for a lifetime of learning; provide intensive remediation and teach useful learning strategies; use visual and performing arts to facilitate the education process; bring multi-sensory and experiential learning methods into the classroom; support and educate parents; pioneer research and design new methodologies to remain on the cutting edge of the field; incorporate the latest technology into all Lab School programs; provide a challen...ging yet collaborative environment for staff and invest in professional development; disseminate the results of our programs to public and private schools that serve students who learn in both traditional and non-traditional ways.

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