Teacher

Job Title: Middle School Science Teacher

School: Washington International Academy

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: August 2026

About Washington International Academy

Washington International Academy (WIA) is a Pre-K through 8th grade school committed to academic excellence, character development, and cultivating a strong sense of purpose in its students. Our learning environment combines rigorous academics with an Islamic ethos, small class sizes, and collaborative, project-based learning that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our Mission: Washington International Academy aspires to educate the whole child in a living Islamic atmosphere which facilitates the social, intellectual, and spiritual development of every student in order for them to fully utilize their unique talents to benefit themselves, their families, their community, and all of humanity.

Middle School Science Teacher

Washington International Academy seeks a passionate and creative Middle School Science Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate is an educator who believes that science education should awaken wonder about the natural world while cultivating intellectual curiosity, ethical responsibility, and stewardship of creation.

The teacher will design and deliver engaging science instruction for grades 6–8 that integrates concept-based learning, experiential education, and interdisciplinary connections, while supporting the school’s mission of nurturing students’ intellectual, spiritual, and moral development.

Key Responsibilities

Concept-Based Science Instruction

1. Design and teach a concept-based science curriculum emphasizing big ideas such as systems, patterns, change, sustainability, and scientific inquiry.
2. Connect scientific concepts to real-world phenomena and meaningful questions about the natural world.
3. Align instruction with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) while extending learning beyond minimum requirements.

Experiential & Inquiry-Based Learning

1. Facilitate hands-on experiments, labs, and project-based learning experiences.
2. Incorporate fieldwork, outdoor learning, and community-based experiences whenever possible.
3. Guide students through the scientific process: questioning, hypothesizing, experimenting, analyzing data, and communicating findings.

Integration of Islamic Intellectual Tradition

1. Connect scientific exploration with the Islamic intellectual tradition, highlighting historical contributions of Muslim scholars in fields such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and natural philosophy.
2. Encourage reflection on the ethical dimensions of science, including stewardship of the earth (khilafah), responsibility, and humility before creation.
3. Foster appreciation for the harmony between faith, reason, and discovery.

Relational & Student-Centered Teaching

1. Build strong, caring relationships with students, cultivating a classroom culture rooted in respect, curiosity, and intellectual growth.
2. Support students’ social and emotional development alongside their academic learning.
3. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and nurture each student’s talents.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

1. Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to create integrated learning experiences.
2. Participate in school-wide initiatives such as science fairs, field trips, and experiential projects.
3. Communicate regularly with families to support student growth and learning.

Qualifications

Required

1. Bachelor’s degree in Science, Science Education, or related field
2. Teaching experience at the middle school level
3. Strong understanding of inquiry-based and concept-driven science instruction
4. Commitment to experiential and student-centered learning
5. Ability to foster a supportive and relational classroom environment

Preferred

1. Teaching certification
2. Experience in project-based or experiential learning environments
3. Familiarity with Islamic intellectual history or faith-integrated education
4. Master’s degree in education or science-related field

Ideal Candidate

The ideal teacher:

1. Inspires wonder and curiosity about the natural world
2. Sees science as a way of understanding creation and cultivating responsibility
3. Believes education should develop the whole child—intellectually, morally, and spiritually
4. Values relationships, mentorship, and community

What We Offer

1. Small class sizes and a supportive teaching community
2. Opportunity to help shape an innovative, mission-driven curriculum
3. A collaborative environment that values professional growth and intellectual engagement
4. A school culture rooted in purpose, service, and character development

Position Type

Start Date

Application Deadline

Contact

Name: Mi'raj Ahmad Riccio

Title: Principal

School Information

Washington International Academy

6408 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA

http://www.wiacademy.org

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