High School Science Teacher (2026-2027)

About the School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven changemaker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities. Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.

About the Position

DIVISION: High School
DEPARTMENT: Science
LOCATION: On-site at 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC
START DATE: By September 8, 2026
JOB STATUS: Up to full-time, permanent (10-month role)
FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS: Eligible (dependent upon course load)
COMPENSATION: Prorated salary and based on experience
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, D.C., seeks a High School science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary job responsibilities include teaching up to four sections of science and related disciplines at the high school. In this role, instructors are expected to place students’ interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom, as a student-centered educator. The ideal candidate is committed to developing students’ critical thinking and growth as readers, writers, and thinkers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach three sections of 9th grade Biology and one section of Forensic Science

• Create rich content, creative pedagogy, and authentic relationships are essential components of a GDS classroom.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Offer student support outside of class, as needed.

• Engage with parents.

• Meet regularly with department/grade-level teams.

• Attend divisional meetings and all school events.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• High school teachers may serve as advisor in their second year, as teachers at the high school are assigned a student advisory group.

• May opt to take on additional roles to supervise student clubs or coach sports.

• Accomplish all tasks as appropriate. Other duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A B.S. in Biology, Physics, Chemistry or a related field is required.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Three years or more of teaching experience is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social and emotional development

• Capacity to teach multiple disciplines at various levels.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

D.C. Wage Transparency Act Disclosure
Regarding the salary range for this position, GDS follows a Pay Equity Scale for Teaching Staff that recognizes years of direct experience and correlates to steps on the Scale. The HR team evaluates resumes on an individual basis to identify years of experience, which correlates to steps on our scale. A teacher entering in their 1st year of teaching is slated to earn approximately $65,000 annually for the 2026-2027 School Year, and each year of experience equates to approximately $1,000 to $1,500 additional, annually. Roles that start later in the year receive prorated compensation. Compensation for this role will utilize the Equitable Compensation Pay (ECP) and or the Pay Equity Scale (depending upon applicability).

For faculty and staff that are contracted to work in a permanent or long-term sub capacity (90 calendar days or more) for at least half-time: A summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website:

To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at For full-time, permanent roles, a summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website:

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.