SY 2026-2027: Elementary English Support Teacher (Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3)

Global Citizens Public Charter School•Washington, DC

16d•$28,000 - $48,000

About The Position

We are seeking support teachers with experience in early childhood education to provide instructional support in either Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English at Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS), for the 2026-2027 school year. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world. Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens PCS equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine. Global Citizens PCS opened in Ward 7 to provide children and their families living east of the Anacostia River with equitable access to dual language immersion programs. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued. The Classroom Support Teacher is instrumental in influencing the lives of children at Global Citizens PCS, so they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Support teachers will support the lead Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or English teachers with creating a student-centered learning environment that respects the culture and identity of each and every child. In early childhood, our children will learn all content areas in the partner language for approximately 90% of the school day. They will learn their early literacy and math skills in English for approximately 10% of the school day. In elementary school (Kindergarten through 5th grade), we use a 50/50 model, where our children receive standards-based instruction (aligned to the Common Core State Standards) in reading, writing, math, and science in the target language for 50% of the time and in English for 50% of the time (each day). The support teacher will collaborate with the lead Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or English teacher to implement lessons in the partner language (Mandarin Chinese or Spanish) and also serve as a model for the partner language. The support teacher will also facilitate small group instruction and lead mini-lessons on a regular basis. Together, each teacher will work in tandem to positively impact student development by creating a warm and inviting learning environment; building relationships with students and families; creatively designing and implementing effective lessons within a free and liberating classroom environment; analyzing and interpreting data; collaborating professionally with colleagues; and, participating in the larger school-wide community. Support teachers, under the direct supervision of the Director of Teaching & Learning, will work collaboratively with lead teachers and all leadership team members to fully understand and respond to the needs of students and families, support in the implementation of plans according to the mission, vision, and key pillars of Global Citizens Public Charter School, while also remaining focused on the implementation of high-quality dual language instruction.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a support teacher or assistant teacher preferred
Progressing towards meeting state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Teaching in elementary education or meet eligibility, including a Bachelor’s degree in Education and passing scores on Praxis I & II
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
Ability to collaborate and teach through a lens of diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion
Communication skills (both oral and written)

Nice To Haves

Research-based, tiered instructional strategies
Early Childhood 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
Inform lesson plans developed by the lead teacher for alignment to the mission and vision
Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student
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
Collaborate with lead 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
Develop a supportive and positive learning environment focused on uplifting student voice and using student data to drive student development, growth and achievement
Collaborate with the Lead teacher to plan and teach all core subjects - English Language Arts (and Social Studies), Mandarin Language Arts (and Culture), or Spanish Language Arts (and Culture), as well as math, science, and social studies
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
Support the lead teacher with setting clear and measurable goals throughout the year for every student in all areas of study; support the lead teacher with regularly assessing the progress of each child and providing 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 lead teachers and 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
Contribute to an inclusive, equitable, caring, and culturally competent learning environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student
Maintains positive, fair, and unbiased student behavior policies that emphasize relationship reconciliation and behavioral change
Works closely with teachers and staff to recognize and employ each student’s strengths and differences as assets for teaching and learning
Use student performance and placement data, as well as school culture data, to promote greater inclusiveness, caring, equity, and closure of opportunity gaps
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