The Lab School seeks a full-time Upper School Chemistry and/or Physics teacher beginning this August. The Upper School schedule is based on an A/B day rotation. Average class size for Science is 7-10 students. Teachers serve as advisors and meet during the final period of the school day. Integrating the arts into academic instruction is a hallmark of Lab’s curriculum.
Division: Upper School
Location: 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC
Type of Opportunity: Position begins in late August 2026
Compensation Range: $55,000 - $100,000
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Full-time position during the school year.
- Teaching five block classes of Science on an A/B day schedule
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Laboratory Management and Safety
- Assessment and Feedback
What We Offer:
- A collaborative team environment within a renowned educational setting
- Meaningful, relationship-based work with students and colleagues
- A mission-driven organization focused on helping students reach their full potential
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to lead/support student clubs, affinity spaces, student travel and to coach athletics.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Advanced degree preferred
- Deep subject mastery
- Proficiency in Chemistry and/or Physics
- Lab proficiency
- Experience using PASCO SparkVue systems or willingness to learn
- Familiarity with Google Suite
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom and safety management
- Knowledge of upper school learning management systems
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Strong interpersonal, written language, and communication skills
- Resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and service oriented
