Browne Academy seeks dynamic and innovative teachers to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. A teaching position in the Lower School requires a compassionate, flexible, and creative individual with classroom experience. This person must work closely with students, teachers, and administrators to support Browne’s mission by promoting the core values in each child's educational and personal experience. The teacher should possess a holistic view of children and understand the young child's development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for integrated learning and strong communication skills. The candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of how differentiated assessment informs instruction and will be familiar with current research into neuroscience and its implications for effective teaching. Interested candidates, please send a cover letter and resume to Kim McCue, Associate Head of School, at kmccue@browneacademy.org.

Browne Academy is a PS-8th grade diverse independent day school committed to developing the whole child through extraordinary teaching, exceptional academic programs, and a nurturing community. We empower students to be critical thinkers, inspired innovators, engaged peers, and ethical leaders prepared with the confidence to thrive in a dynamic world. Our 12-acre campus is conveniently located just off the Beltway and minutes from Old Town Alexandria.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute thoughtful units of study designed to reach the different learning styles of the students in the classroom.
• Collaborate with your teaching team and specialist teachers to ensure integration with other subjects.
• Assess student learning regularly using various tools and means throughout each trimester and communicate regularly with parents and administrators about student progress.
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Consistently communicate with colleagues, administrators, and parents regarding progress, growth, and goals.
• Adhere to the school’s curriculum in the classroom.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education.
• Experience teaching in a lower school classroom, Kindergarten-4th grade, preferably in an independent school setting.
• We are eager to welcome someone into our community who will live the mission and core values of our school. 

Competitive Benefits

Browne Academy offers a very competitive benefits package including health, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, fully or partially paid for by Browne Academy, plus voluntary dental and vision insurance. A 5.5 percent of your salary contributed to your 403(b) after one year of service, four weeks of paid, scheduled school holidays plus 8 PTO (Paid Time Off) days and summers off. Plus 75 percent tuition remission for eligible students enrolled at Browne Academy after one year of employment (space permitting), free morning care and aftercare during the school year, and 50 percent off summer camp and free aftercare for summer camp.

Diversity Statement

Browne Academy is strongly committed to equal opportunity for all its employees. Browne Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Browne Academy actively seeks diverse candidates for employment.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Browne Academy is contingent on verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check and education, when applicable.

About Browne Academy

Browne Academy is strongly committed to equal opportunity for all its employees. Browne Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other characteristic protected by law. Browne Academy actively seeks diverse candidates for employment. Employment at Browne Academy is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check and education, when applicable.

Connections working at Browne Academy