What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Substitute Grade 4 Teacher position at McLean School?
McLean School (mcleanschool.org) is a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland. We are seeking applicants for a Long-Term Substitute Grade 4 Teacher to begin in August 2025. McLean School has for 70 years been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and ones with mild to moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them.
The Long-Term Substitute Grade 4 Teacher will have a degree in education or a related field and must possess relevant teaching experience. Additionally, the Grade 4 teacher will possess an appreciation for students with mild to moderate learning challenges, such as dyslexia, ADHD, academic anxiety, and organizational issues, as well as those who are gifted. The teacher will strive to foster self-confidence in our students as they develop the skills to advocate for their learning. This position requires a dynamic elementary educator with vision and patience. Most importantly, the individual will subscribe to our Core Values, our Mission, and our Philosophy, and will seek passionately to uphold and promote them.
McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.
Interested applicants should fill out an online
Application
and upload their cover letter, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references.
