Career Center

The Madeira School is seeking a skilled and experienced English teacher starting in August 2023. The position involves teaching Upper School English classes using student-centered methodologies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: teaching classes, serving as an advisor, and participating in residential life and school activities. A desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student is essential.

Our English Department:

• Believes all students can learn on a deep level
• Incorporates student oriented learning strategies regularly into the classroom
• Incorporates technology strategically into lessons

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a degree in English or a related field
• Has taught at the secondary level
• Has a desire to grow their teaching practice
• Works to effectively differentiate for diverse learners
• Collaborates well with colleagues within planning teams
• Routinely reflects on their lessons and seeks feedback
• Plans to work with teachers across disciplines for interdisciplinary projects

Our Expectations Include:

• Organizing rich, student-centered lessons and units
• Developing a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe, joyful, and fosters a sense of belong for students with different identities and backgrounds
• Creating thoughtful and challenging assessments for your courses
• Mentoring a group of students as an advisor
• Committing to ongoing professional development

The Madeira School is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to unlock their curiosity and realize their true potential. Serving 334 girls in grades 9-12, Madeira’s joyful learning environment is based on research about how girls learn best. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful community.  We seek faculty who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment. 

About The Madeira School

Founded in 1906, The Madeira School is one of the nations’ top secondary schools for girls. Located just outside Washington DC, Madeira enrolls approximately 330 boarding and daygirls in grades 9-12. The school has a long tradition of rigorous academics and one of the country’s oldest Experiential Learning programs, currently known as Co-Curriculum. As an all-girls college preparatory boarding and day school, The Madeira School is dedicated to providing girls with a top-notch education and the skills to lead lives of their own making. At Madeira, you will find an extraordinary faculty that engage and challenge the minds of our students.

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