Grade 4/5 Science Teacher

National Cathedral School (NCS) announces a search for a potential full-time science teacher for grades 4 & 5 for an appointment beginning on August 14, 2025. NCS science teachers utilize a student-centered pedagogy and a laboratory-based science curriculum that makes extensive use of technology. The grades four and five science courses use an integrated approach that provides students with essential experiences in the various natural sciences. Qualified candidates will have pertinent teaching experience and the ability to teach a wide variety of science topics; successful candidates would also be able to provide appropriate differentiation and opportunities for students to see themselves as scientists. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Teachers are expected to be on campus from 7:45 am until approximately 4:00 pm. Responsibilities for this position include collaboration and full participation in a schoolwide science department to ensure excellent scope and sequence. Other responsibilities include daily homeroom, regular grade-level team discussions and faculty meetings, rotating lunch, recess and dismissal duty, and other duties as assigned. 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. Based on experience, the salary for this position ranges from $65,000-$140,000  and includes a comprehensive benefits package along with support for professional development.

The National Cathedral School is grounded in the Episcopal promise to honor the dignity of every human being.  We believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community fosters intellectual excellence and empathy needed to amplify the collective power of young women to enrich and improve a dynamic world.  We therefore seek candidates who will embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure a strongly connected and engaged community in and outside of the classroom.