Lowell School, a progressive independent school of approximately 315 students in NW Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Seventh and Eighth Grade Language Arts Teacher. The ideal candidate will design and deliver high-quality, relevant lessons that incorporate Common Core ELA standards and Learning for Justice social justice standards through reading comprehension and writing activities, as well as perform the major responsibilities listed below.

Major Responsibilities:

• Teach two sections each of 7th and 8th grade language arts 
• Plan collaboratively with her/his/their social studies grade-level partner. 
• Serve as an advisor for a group of middle school students.
• Teach one elective of your own design/choosing each trimester.
• Support the high school application process by helping students develop writing samples and by providing required teacher evaluations and recommendations for all eighth-grade students.
• Participate in grade-level and department meetings.
• All Middle School teachers chaperone an annual multi-day capstone trip. 

Ideal candidates will:

• encourage students of all abilities to think critically and creatively.
• have a deep commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching middle school learners.
• adapt, collaborate, and eagerly contribute to a dynamic learning environment with a ready sense of humor.
• have a passion for guiding students through the process of developing their expository writing and revision skills.
• be a dedicated reader and literature enthusiast who can foster a love of reading in middle school students.
• have demonstrated experience with curriculum development, curriculum integration, and assessment strategies.  
• have experience or knowledge with constructivist teaching/learning.

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must have demonstrated experience teaching middle school language arts 
• Candidates’ pedagogy should be student-centered, and they should be comfortable differentiating instruction.
• Candidates should be able to work collaboratively, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to work closely with families.
• Candidates should be inspired by Lowell’s mission and committed to social justice, equity, and cultural competence, and they should help cultivate an inclusive and equitable school culture where all students feel valued and supported.
• A master’s degree in education focusing on language arts and at least three years of successful experience as a teacher are preferred. Still, alternate pathways into the profession will be considered.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in an emergency.

• Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Candidates interested in applying should email a cover letter, resume, and 2 to 3 letters of reference to the attention of Kavan Yee, Director of Middle School, at employment@lowellschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line. 

The Expected Salary Range:  $60,000 -$110,000

Lowell School offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Lowell is an equal opportunity employer. Lowell complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform a certain duty on the job.

About LOWELL SCHOOL

Our mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which individual is valued and respected. At Lowell, dedicated teachers nurture curiosity and help children develop fundamental skills and deep, conceptual understandings that will last a lifetime. In the Pre-Primary School, opportunities abound for exploration, discovery, and learning. Teachers pay close attention to each child’s social, emotional, and academic development. In the Primary and Middle Schools, a rigorous, integrated curriculum—which includes the full complement of academic classes, as well as arts, technology, and physical education—engages students in active, experiential learning. A strong social curriculum develops interpersonal skills, multicultural understanding, and community engagement. A full array of after-school activities—including sports, swimming lessons, music lessons, and minicourses—are also available for all enrolled students.

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