Maret is looking for an inspiring and engaging English teacher beginning December 2025 through June 2026. Candidates should be lifelong learners who reflect the school's mission and core values, and have experience differentiating instructional strategies, strong communication skills; and a facility and nimbleness with technology.

The position, supervised by the chair of the Humanities Department, includes teaching two sections of ninth-grade English and one section of tenth-grade English.

Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of their work.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching English at the upper school level; experience teaching History or interdisciplinary Humanities is a plus
• Display excellent classroom management skills and enthusiasm for working with upper school students
• Be committed to professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines
• Place the individual student at the center of the learning process
• Have a minimum of three years teaching experience
• Have a master’s degree (preferred)

Compensation will be $1,300 to $2,140 per week, dependent on years of teaching experience and qualifications.

Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.

Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.

All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.

To apply, please send a cover letter and re?sume? BY EMAIL ONLY to Humanities Department Chair Kurt Prescott at kprescott@maret.org. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs

About Maret School

Maret is a vibrant K-12 independent school in Washington, DC and enrolls 650 students. Maret is a mission-driven school that ignites our students' potential and builds community that is equitable and inclusive.

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