Middle School English Teacher and Advisor

Norwood School; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Bethesda is seeking a Middle School English Teacher and Advisor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves teaching English, coordinating curricula, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in English education and a commitment to student-centered learning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Parental Leave

Lunch Provided

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with middle school students.
• Experience designing and implementing English curricula.

Responsibilities

• Teach English classes and serve as an advisor.
• Coordinate and implement curricula with other teachers.
• Track student progress and communicate with parents.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Sense of Humor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Middle School English Teacher and Advisor

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Founded in 1952, Norwood School is a coeducational, independent day school with approximately 450 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The School sits on 40 beautiful and expansive acres in Bethesda, Maryland, less than six miles from Washington, D.C. As one of the finest PK-8 schools in the country, Norwood sets the bar high and is committed to educating the whole child in a diverse, student-centered, challenging, and nurturing environment, which continually promotes equity, inclusion and cultural competence.

Norwood’s child-centered education emphasizes creating a happy place of learning where each child is loved, nurtured, and challenged. Ensuring each child is truly known, we recognize diversity as essential to supporting educational excellence and are dedicated to fostering a sense of dignity, belonging, and understanding across our community. As a result, children flourish at Norwood as we tend to both hearts and minds. They love learning; they are creative and critical thinkers. They are confident in who they are, and they feel safe taking risks. They are kind and caring people, who, fueled by our motto, How you lead your life matters , make helping others a priority in their lives. At the end of their eighth-grade year, our graduates leave Norwood exceptionally well prepared for high school and empowered to make positive contributions to our world.

Norwood has an opening for an experienced, dynamic 7th and 8th grade English teacher and advisor beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Curricular and programmatic responsibilities for this position include teaching English classes and an advisory. Successful candidates will work closely with the English teachers on the 7th and 8th grade team to coordinate and implement curricula. They will also work with other 7th and 8th grade teachers and advisors to cultivate grade-wide connectedness, track student progress, communicate with parents, and perform various duties associated with being a full-time faculty member.

Strong applicants will have experience designing and implementing English curricula and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, child-centered community. Additional qualifications include excellent communication skills, flexibility, organization, a sense of humor, and a love for working with young adolescents.

Ideally, applicants should have three to five years of working with middle school aged students. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Mike Risen, Associate Head of School and Head of Middle School, at [e-mail] . No phone calls, please.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $110,000, dependent upon experience. This is a full-time, 10-month position. Work hours are 7:45am to 3:45pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 403(b) retirement savings with an employer match and non-elective contribution; employee assistance program; professional development opportunities; paid vacation, sick and personal days (PTO); paid parental leave and short-term disability after one year of employment; long-term disability insurance; tuition remission for eligible children; and lunch provided on school days.

Norwood School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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