English Teacher

National Council of Teachers of English; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown Preparatory School is seeking a full-time English teacher committed to the Jesuit educational philosophy. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s Degree in English or Education, alongside a desire to contribute to a collaborative teaching environment and co-curricular activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefit package

403B retirement plan with match

Health and disability insurance

Sick and vacation leave

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the high school level.
• Desire to train and care for the whole student.
• Understanding of the Jesuit model of education.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to high school students.
• Collaborate with faculty both in and outside of the department.
• Contribute to the co-curricular program.

Skills

Energetic

Team-oriented

Commitment to Jesuit values

Education

Master’s Degree in English or Education

Job description

Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a full–time English teacher. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in English or Education and teaching experience at the high school level.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to teach as a member of a team, in conjunction with other members of the faculty both in and outside of the department. The ideal candidate also has experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and a desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy cura personalis. Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, DC and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 500. Average class size is 16.

How to apply: All interested candidates should submit their application through our website employment section. Candidates should include the following:

1. A letter of interest addressed to the Headmaster

2. Resume

3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, sick and vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee-valued benefits).

To apply, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:

https://forms.veracross.com/Forms/gprep/ApplicationforEmployment/StartNew.aspx

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

More information about Georgetown Prep is available at www.gprep.org.