Middle School Science Teacher (26-27)

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout the School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. Governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the parent body and administered by an appointed Head of School, it was founded by seven families who wanted to create a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to a value system emphasizing appreciation and respect for others. Believing that diversity was the ground out of which all deep and rich learning occurs, they established a school where all children would be welcome, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School's philosophy, programs, and position in the national educational landscape strongly reflect its roots. Having grown from 12 children in 1945 to 1075 students in PK-12 today, GDS is recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s and the nation’s most dynamic educational institutions. Since the school’s founding, GDS has called eight different locations home. In the fall of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools were all joined on one extraordinary campus.

About the Position

DIVISION: Middle School

DEPARTMENT: Science

REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

TYPE OF ROLE: Full-time

START DATE: August 17, 2026

COMPENSATION: Salaried (based on experience)

BENEFITS: Eligible

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Georgetown Day School, an independent, co-ed day school in Washington, D.C., seeks a dynamic and engaging Middle School science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary responsibilities include teaching four sections of science and serving as an advisor. The ideal candidate will have a background in the natural and physical sciences. Deep knowledge of one’s subject, enthusiasm for teaching middle schoolers, and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues are the hallmarks of the GDS MS faculty.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of middle school science.

• Design and implement innovative and rigorous science lessons that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

• Develop assessments to monitor student progress and provide frequent constructive feedback

• Lead laboratory and investigative activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed

• Serve as a middle school advisor, supporting the academic and social well-being of a small group of students, and steward the family/school partnership

• Attend additional meetings and responsibilities beyond school hours, as needed

• Attend grade-level trips as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required

• Concentration in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, or a related discipline in Science Education, is preferred

• Master’s degree is preferred

• 3 or more years of teaching experience strongly preferred

• Significant experience working with early adolescents is strongly preferred

Skills

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• Encourage critical thinking and inquiry-based learning through engaging and interactive lessons

• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment by reaching diverse learning styles and supporting culturally responsive learning

• Communicate effectively with families, guardians, teachers, and others in the school community

• Have enthusiasm for teaching middle schoolers and an appreciation for collaborating with colleagues

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

D.C. Wage Transparency Act Disclosure

Regarding the salary range for this position, GDS follows a Pay Equity Scale for Teaching Staff that recognizes years of direct experience and correlates to steps on the Scale. The HR team evaluates resumes on an individual basis to identify years of experience, which correlates to steps on our scale. A teacher entering in their 1st year of teaching is slated to earn approximately $65,000 annually for the 2026-2027 School Year, and each year of experience equates to approximately $1000 to 1500 additional, annually. Compensation for this role will utilize the Equitable Compensation Pay (ECP) and or the Pay Equity Scale (depending upon applicability).

For faculty and staff that are contracted to work in a permanent or long-term sub capacity (90 calendar days or more) for at least half-time: A summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org. For full-time, permanent roles, a summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.