SY26-27 Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher
About The Position
Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, Washington, D.C., serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. The school emphasizes academic rigor, civic leadership, small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, coaching, and professional development in a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships. As a member of the Early Childhood Academy, the teacher will help nurture students’ curiosity, confidence, and independence and build a strong foundation for school and lifelong learning. Each classroom has two teachers, supporting individualized attention and skill development through play, imagination, and purposeful exploration. The role delivers developmentally responsive instruction, uses student data to guide planning, collaborates with colleagues through a co-teaching model, builds an inclusive classroom culture, and communicates with families.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- Teacher certification (lapsed certifications are accepted) or enrollment in an alternative certification program.
- Commitment to student achievement, equity, continuous growth, and helping every student meet a high bar.
- Ability to set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
- Reliability and follow-through, with the ability to sustain impact throughout the school year and beyond.
- Commitment to educational equity in Washington, D.C., and to building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver standards-aligned, developmentally responsive instruction in early literacy, early math, and social-emotional learning foundations using school-aligned curricula and tools.
- Create daily lesson plans with clear objectives, strong models, purposeful checks for understanding, and structured practice.
- Teach through whole-group, small-group, and center-based rotations, differentiating and intentionally planning learning experiences.
- Use student work, assessments, and progress-monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly or as needed daily.
- Anticipate common misconceptions, align tasks to objectives, and ensure students engage in meaningful practice.
- Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to provide coherent and aligned student support.
- Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief.
- Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
- Communicate consistently with families about student progress, needs, and instructional priorities.
- Seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth.
- 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% and a Smart Save auto-increase option.
- 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents.
- 50% spouse coverage for medical insurance.
- 50% employer-paid dental and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender.
- Monthly Wellness Days and free mental health services.
- MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use.
- 100% IP-paid cell phone plan; employees can keep their number.
- Tax-free commuter benefits.
- Robust coaching and learning model with monthly professional development and teacher-led learning.
- Dedicated time and funding for growth, including early-release Wednesdays and external professional development funds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
