Positive and lively interactions between students and teachers are at the heart of the learning process at GDS. Since its founding, Georgetown Day School has prided itself on being responsive to the individual needs of all its students, with a program that values and educates the whole child. When hiring faculty and staff, we look for individuals who can embrace those goals and see themselves as part of the larger life of the School.
For teaching positions, a bachelor's degree in relevant field is required; a master's degree and teaching experience preferred. For administrative staff positions, we look for relevant experience and education for the posted job. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to teaching and working in a diverse, multicultural setting, as GDS is a school that from its founding has valued the integrity and worth of each individual. Positions are posted on this page as they become available.
Current Openings
Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, D.C., invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling to begin work on July 1, 2023.
Seeking Athletic Coaches both in the Upper and Middle School programs, for the 2022-2023 school year. These are part-time, temporary positions with a stipend.
Georgetown Day School’s (GDS) Office of Auxiliary Programs seeks staff to become part of its department (extended day programs) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Georgetown Day School seeks a Benefits and Human Resources Specialist to work with the Human Resources Team.
If you do not see a current vacancy that fits your interests, but would still like to submit your materials for review, we welcome you to complete this application for general consideration for the 2023-2024 school year.
Georgetown Day School, a co-ed Pre-K-12 school in Washington, DC, seeks an Assistant Debate Coach to support its nationally recognized debate program for the 2023-2024 school year.
Georgetown Day School, an independent Pre-K-12 school, seeks High School substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
Georgetown Day School, an independent school in Washington, D.C., seeks a full-time High School English teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
GDS is looking for an experienced individual to lead and mentor a 3-time award winning team of high school students in the design, development, and competition of a robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition for the 2023-2024 school year from December to early April.
Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C. is seeking a part-time High School History teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, D.C., seeks a full-time High School Math teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, D.C., seeks a High School Math teacher (long term substitute) to start in the Fall of 2023.
Georgetown Day School seeks a High School science teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Georgetown Day School seeks a full-time high school Spanish teacher (applicant can apply to be World Language Department Chair) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Georgetown Day School, an independent Pre-K-12 school, seeks Lower School substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school counselor should be skilled in working with PK-2nd graders, their teachers and families, and familiar with developmental needs of children of all ages.
Georgetown Day School seeks an experienced Major Gifts and Legacy Giving Officer. This position reports to the Director of Development.
Georgetown Day School, a PreK-12 coeducational day school, located in Washington, DC and dedicated to the creation of a just, inclusive and diverse school community, invites applications for a Middle School History teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year.
Benefits
GDS is committed to providing high-quality employee benefits and programs that meet the needs of our school community.
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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance: PPO & HMO options, as well as high-deductible plans that include health savings accounts;
- Same-sex domestic partner benefits;
- Retirement 403(b) plan with generous immediate School matching contribution;
- Generous sick, personal, and paid family leave programs;
- Life, AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
- Transportation subsidies;
- Discounted extended day and summer programs for employee children;
- Wellness program offerings, including seated massages, yoga, and biometric screenings;
- Reduced-cost facility rentals;
- Use of onsite exercise facilities and school library;
- Fun employee appreciation events;
- And more!
Professional Development Benefits
- Innovation Fund Grants: Faculty may apply for funding for innovative curricular projects. Annually, the School budgets $100,000 to fund innovative ideas and their implementation; $20,000 is set aside for smaller projects, and $80,000 is allotted for projects that would be truly transformative or revolutionary.
- Education Grants: Employees are eligible for up to $5,000/year toward tuition for advanced degrees and other coursework.
- Additional funds are available to support registration for and travel to professional conferences, including conferences focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Coronavirus Safety
- Optional face masks
- Classrooms and shared office spaces equipped with sanitizer dispensers, microfiber cloths, and cleaning spray bottles
- Additional HEPA filtration devices in all classrooms and shared office spaces
- Required GDS-specific health and safety video training
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To reach the Human Resources department, please call 202-274-1660 or email hr@gds.org.
Please be informed that, for all new applicants to job opportunities at GDS (and in schools and child care facilities in the District, whether in the public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial sectors), the District vaccination requirement against COVID-19 is in effect. If hired, individuals must be vaccinated (including being fully boosted) before reporting for duty, unless they have been granted an exemption from such vaccination pursuant to, and are compliant with the requirements of, Section IV of the District's Order.
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