Lower School Social Science Teacher

National Cathedral School (NCS) announces a search for a full-time Social Sciences teacher in its fifth grade starting August 14, 2025. We seek candidates who have experience with elementary/middle grades education, prefer collaborative professional relationships, and understand the importance of building supportive partnerships with parents. Instructional responsibilities are primarily related to the subject of United States history. Fifth-grade history students are expected to advance their proficiencies in organization/study habits, nonfiction reading, and persuasive writing. The importance of primary-source references and the interpretive nature of history are themes that carry throughout the social sciences curriculum. Applicants must be comfortable with curriculum development and enjoy the creative process of designing instruction for eager fifth-grade learners.

Teachers are expected to be on campus from 7:45a.m. until approximately 4:00p.m. Responsibilities for this position include collaboration and full participation in a schoolwide social sciences 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. 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. 

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.