Congressional School is seeking an English Teacher to teach fifth and sixth grades for the 2025-2026 academic year. The English Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional program for fifth and sixth grade students. The English Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children this age and possesses a firm understanding of the English Language, specifically in the areas of writing, reading comprehension and a firm understanding of age appropriate literature. In addition to the below duties and responsibilities, the English Teacher will be positive, passionate, collaborative, and innovative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic English program for 5th and 6th grades that aligns with Congressional's mission, vision, and values
• Serves as a middle school Advisor
• Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach English
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful learning experience.
• Effectively uses formative assessments for the purposes of refining the learning environment, curriculum, assessment, instruction, and classroom leadership and management
• Ability and willingness to differentiate learning to address students' diverse readiness levels, interests, and learning preferences
• Embraces and models our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development
• Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner
• Communicates student progress with parents regularly and as needed within established expectations of the school

• Actively supports the school philosophy, community, and policies.
• Attends various grade level, division level, school level, and subject-specific as well as other team meetings as required
• Performs other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum three years of experience teaching Middle School English preferred,
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues in developing curriculum and planning for instruction
• Proficiency in various technology platforms including Google applications
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A sense of humor and warm personality

About Congressional School

Founded in 1939, Congressional School is a co-ed independent day school in the heart of Falls Church, VA. Dedicated to young learners—infants through eighth graders—Congressional School serves more than 400 students and 2,000 campers annually through its academic and summer programs. The school develops great thinkers and leaders by encouraging students to explore, embrace challenge, and grow through an innovative academic program —all in a diverse and inclusive community. Well-prepared for excellent secondary schools, Congressional School graduates have confidence, a sense of ethics, and the desire to continually and respectfully question, collaborate, create, and lead. Teachers at Congressional School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the Congressional community who embrace the vision, mission, philosophy and traditions of the School while always striving for excellence. Teachers are committed to growth as professionals and individuals, and are eager to help the school’s students strive for and be their best. Congressional is a community where learning, growing, curiosity, engagement, hard work, and play are all valued and nurtured.

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