Lower School Science (long-term sub, March-May 2024)

at  Georgetown Day School

About 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

We are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced Lower School Long Term Substitute Science Teacher to join our faculty. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful and inspiring educator, keen to work with colleagues, students, and their parents in a student-centered, highly collaborative, inclusive, future-focused, learning environment.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics or a related discipline, a concentration in Science Education

• Experience working with elementary-aged students. is preferred.

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Familiar with, and committed to, standards-based assessment, grading, and reporting.
• Familiar with, and committed to, the use of positive behavior interventions and supports.

• Designs and implements innovative and rigorous science lessons that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

• Creates a safe, collaborative learning environment that aligns with the school’s equity-driven mission.

• Leads laboratory and investigative activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Is flexible, innovative, and solution-focused.
• Demonstrates experience working with a diverse student population.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement high-quality, engaging learning experiences.
• Uses observations/assessment data to inform teaching and improve learning, and to set individual learning goals.
• Leverages technology, in support of the learning community.
• Responds positively and restoratively to student needs.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Engages our parent community through consistent and clear communication about curriculum, school life, and each child’s personal learning journey.
• Performs other duties as assigned.