What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade 8 English Teacher position at McLean School?
McLean School seeks applicants for a Grades 8 English Teacher for Middle School beginning in August 2025.
McLean School(mcleanschool.org), an independent, co-educational, K-12 day school in Potomac, Maryland serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. McLean School has for 70 years been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and ones with mild to moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them.
The Grade 8 English Teacher will teach five sections of writing which includes working with students to understand the writing process and various genres. The ideal candidate should have an appreciation for students with learning challenges, including dyslexia, ADHD, and academic anxiety and seek to build self-confidence in our students as they learn to advocate and to prepare for success in college and life. We welcome candidates who are committed to student-centered pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and multi-sensory learning. Successful candidates must be willing to collaborate, innovate, and grow as teachers. Most important, they will subscribe to our Core Values, Mission, and Philosophy and will seek passionately to uphold and promote them.
Salary Range: $55,000-$90,000
McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.
Interested applicants should fill out an online Application, and upload their cover letter, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references.
Salary : $55,000 - $90,000
