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Part-Time Upper School English Teacher (Possible Opening)
Apr 6 2026
Maret has a possible opening for an inspiring and engaging English teacher beginning in August 2026. Candidates should be lifelong learners who reflect the school's mission and core values, have experience differentiating instructional strategies, possess strong communication skills, and exhibit a facility and nimbleness with technology. The position is supervised by the chair of the Humanities Department and includes teaching two sections of English. There is a possibility this position could be expanded to include additional humanities classes and/or coaching responsibilities in our athletics department. If this occurs, the salary will reflect the expansion.
Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of their work.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.
Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.
All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.
To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to Interim Chair of the Humanities Department Kurt Prescott at kprescott@maret.org. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.
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Part-Time Upper School English Teacher (Possible Opening)
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Maret has a possible opening for an inspiring and engaging English teacher beginning in August 2026. Candidates should be lifelong learners who reflect the school's mission and core values, have experience differentiating instructional strategies, possess strong communication skills, and exhibit a facility and nimbleness with technology. The position is supervised by the chair of the Humanities Department and includes teaching two sections of English. There is a possibility this position could be expanded to include additional humanities classes and/or coaching responsibilities in our athletics department. If this occurs, the salary will reflect the expansion.
Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of their work.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have experience teaching English at the upper school level; experience teaching creative writing, history or interdisciplinary humanities is a plus;
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of how to cultivate inclusive classroom environments that promote intellectual risk-taking and design student learning experiences that lead to long-term understanding;
- Have prior experience teaching different forms of writing, facilitating student discussions, designing authentic assessments, and providing students with effective feedback;
- Display enthusiasm for working with upper school students;
- Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development and collaboration with colleagues;
- Have a minimum of three years teaching experience;
- Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s degree preferred.
Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.
Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.
All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.
To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to Interim Chair of the Humanities Department Kurt Prescott at kprescott@maret.org. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.
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