SY 25- 26: Elementary English Lead Teacher

Global Citizens Public Charter School•Washington, DC

3d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS) is seeking lead teachers with experience in elementary school education to provide instruction in English for the 2026-2027 school year. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, offering language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways. The school focuses on social justice and whole child wellness, aiming to equip children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders. This position offers an opportunity to work with a founding team in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for marginalized students. The mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens by supporting students ages 3-11 to reach their full academic and leadership potential in a nurturing learning environment, immersing them in Mandarin and Spanish, promoting diversity, and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to contribute to a better world. The vision includes academic excellence, language acquisition, and authentic inclusion, building a community of learners confident in communicating in Chinese, Spanish, and English, using language to liberate and advocate, and developing empathy, resilience, and a desire to improve the world. The philosophy emphasizes the value and respect for all cultures, with a commitment to examining teaching and curricula to incorporate multiple perspectives and create an environment that fosters intercultural connections. The elementary school classroom lead teacher is a primary stakeholder influencing children's lives, fostering a student-centered learning environment that respects the culture and identity of each child. In elementary school (Kindergarten through 5th grade), a 50/50 model is used, with standards-based instruction in reading, writing, math, and science delivered in the target language for 50% of the time and in English for 50% of the time. The lead English teacher will teach all content areas in English. Teachers collaborate to positively impact student development by creating a warm and inviting learning environment, building relationships with students and families, designing and implementing effective lessons, analyzing data, collaborating professionally, and participating in the school-wide community. Lead teachers, supervised by the Director of Teaching & Learning, work with leadership to understand and respond to student and family needs, implementing plans according to the school's mission, vision, and pillars, with a focus on high-quality instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction
At least two years of combined experience as a teacher preferred
Teaching license is preferred, but not required
Deep experience and knowledge of learning standards and student-centered curriculum
An energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans that support learning for students of various abilities, including those with various identified exceptionalities
Ability to excel as a member of a multidisciplinary team and an instructional team
Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual environment
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Research-based, tiered instructional strategies
Elementary curriculum, instruction, & development
Data analysis protocols
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
Anti-racist beliefs and practices
Responsive Classroom/Restorative Justice/Conscious Discipline
Readers and Writers Workshop & Play-Based Centers

Responsibilities

Implement a shared school mission and vision to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development.
Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student.
Reinforce the mission with students and families, inspiring them to act on the mission every single day.
Reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly: ask regularly for feedback; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners; and, engage in professional learning.
Collaborates with support teachers and other staff to ensure proper and consistent implementation of our instructional program.
Model ethical, equitable, and professional behavior and acts with integrity, fairness, cultural competence, and empathy with students and colleagues.
Contribute to a professional school culture focused on developing relational trust with colleagues and building each other's capacity to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development; serves as a mentor teacher for support teachers.
Set personal and professional learning goals to promote wellness and enhance professional practice; attend summer institute and weekly professional development sessions.
Participate in professional development and coaching cycles led by Director of Teaching & Learning and other instructional leaders.
Encourages open, productive, collaborative, and trusting working relationships among administrators, teachers, and staff to promote an environment of continuous improvement.
Mentors support teachers and develop a strong classroom culture.
Develop a supportive and positive learning environment focused on uplifting student voice and using student data to drive student development, growth, and achievement.
Develop lesson plans and teach core subjects (English Language Arts and Social Studies) as well as math and science.
Utilize culturally sustaining and anti-bias/anti-racist practices (along with data) to inform and guide daily instruction; incorporate student cultures, interests, and experiences into lessons and activities.
Set clear and measurable goals throughout the year for every student in all areas of study; regularly assess the progress of each child and provide differentiated, child-centered instruction to meet the needs of each child on a daily basis.
Actively participate in data-analysis cycles and protocols in order to evaluate and increase rigor, coherence, impact, and equity of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Collaboratively plan weekly with teaching teams to develop holistic lesson plans that foster self-directed learning.
Ensure that each student has equitable access to classroom materials, texts, learning resources and opportunities, academic and social-emotional supports, and other resources in the target language.
Improve and sustain a school environment that is inclusive, equitable, caring, and culturally competent (and meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student).
Maintain positive, fair, and unbiased student behavior policies that emphasize relationship reconciliation and behavioral change.
Work with Special Education Teacher and English Learner Teacher to plan for and support all learners’ needs.
Use student performance and placement data, as well as school culture data, to promote greater inclusiveness, caring, equity, and closure of opportunity gaps.
Serve as a member of the Student Support Team (SST) and implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to meet the needs of all children, including special populations.
Maintain open, welcoming, and ongoing communication with families regarding student progress that values inclusiveness and builds trust.
Provide routine, two-way communication with families about school activities and culture, student performance and development, and school initiatives.
Build and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families to ensure student success.
Engage parents and families in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development.
Participate in parent conferences and school-wide events and contributes to the broader school community.