Grade 6 Science Teacher

National Cathedral School (NCS) seeks a full-time Grade 6 science teacher to begin on August 14, 2025.

Qualified candidates will possess aptitude in environmental and physical sciences, plus experience with

designing and implementing a STEM curriculum. Candidates should have experience with and a deep

appreciation for sixth grade students, and should be able to plan an annual, multi-day, ecology-centered

field trip for the sixth grade. NCS science teachers utilize a student-centered pedagogy and a laboratory-

based science curriculum that makes extensive use of technology. 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.

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 “LS Science Teacher” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@ncs.org.