Grades 9-12 AP Physics 1 & 2 & AP Computer Science Teacher

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks a dynamic, full- or part-time Grades 9-12 AP Physics 1 & 2, and AP Computer Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, college-preparatory STEM instruction while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous classroom environment.

McLean’s mission – and its unique Abilities Model® – embraces the idea that everyone has a unique learning path waiting to be discovered and tended toward growth. McLean places students at the center of the content and structure of their education, it deploys the skills of talented and expert teachers, provides a pedagogy that is both flexible in approach and academically rigorous, and delivers this to students in a supportive, inclusive culture that unlocks each student’s core potential.

Bright, college-bound students with dyslexia, ADHD, academic performance anxiety, and executive functioning challenges thrive at McLean as their confidence and self-advocacy skills grow. Alongside them are more traditional learners who excel in smaller classes, where they are challenged and grow through a student-centered approach to learning. Together, these students are served by a blend of teaching models that reach them individually, enabling them to achieve impressive heights in learning. Students, in turn, share their strengths with one another, creating an inclusive and diverse community of learners who support and help each other grow. McLean students graduate as proud and capable learners, able to recognize and embrace their unique abilities, and advocate for what they need to learn, enabling them to find their way successfully in the world.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Among the key responsibilities are the following:

• Curriculum & Instruction: Designs and implements engaging lesson plans for AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Computer Science that align with College Board standards while remaining flexible enough to accommodate diverse learning profiles.


• Differentiated Pedagogy: Utilizes McLean’s Abilities Model® to scaffold complex scientific and computational concepts, incorporating executive functioning supports to ensure all learners can access advanced placement content.


• Collaboration & Coordination: Works closely with the School’s Coordinator of Learning Services and College Counseling team to implement testing accommodations and support student learning plans.


• Division & Community Contribution: Handles assigned school projects, laboratory management, and science department initiatives with independence. Collaborates as an active team member within the Upper School faculty, including participating in division-wide events, field trips, and advisory programs.


• Communication & Advocacy: Partners proactively with parents, advisors, and deans to support student growth, cultivate self-advocacy skills, and maintain a transparent, welcoming bridge between home and school.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator who can communicate complex analytical concepts effectively and multitask during busy academic periods. This person must be highly organized, flexible, and deeply committed to teaching students with diverse learning challenges.

Candidates for this position must have:

• A passion for developing the next generation of scientific minds, and a deep appreciation for an inclusive, independent school environment.


• A Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, STEM Education, or a related field is required (Master's degree preferred).


• Previous experience teaching advanced placement courses (AP Physics and/or AP Computer Science) or demonstrating equivalent expertise in a fast-paced academic environment.


• A welcoming personality, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and parents.


• Proficiency in instructional technology, Apple products, Google Suite software, and the ability to quickly master educational databases.


• Strong organizational, classroom management, and communication skills.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $95,000 (commensurate with experience and whether working a part-time or full-time schedule)

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability during recruitment, please contact Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.