SY 26-27 Elementary Lead Teacher (1st-5th)

Bridges Public Charter School • Washington, DC

2d • $57,500 - $88,500

About The Position

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are: Responsibility Engagement Acceptance Creativity Honesty We utilize the Universal Design for Learning Framework as the foundation for building student agency and framing the essential work needed to meet our mission and organization goals. We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive PK-5 school community. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality, universally designed instruction and who are committed to learning about and implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for our diverse student community. We are seeking individuals who recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community. As an Elementary School Teacher, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree (in Education, preferred).
• Have knowledge of pedagogy and experience teaching in a constructivist way.
• A track record of being a team player and community-minded.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Creating challenging, engaging, and universally designed lessons that support learner variability.
• Using the UDL Framework to design and implement curriculum standards-based units that include differentiated instruction.
• Instructing and assessing students in English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and/or Science.
• Assessing student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction.
• Collaborating and co-teaching with an Inclusion teacher, ELL Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Related Service Providers, etc.
• Working collaboratively with Instructional Coaches to create inclusive and engaging lessons for all students.
• Creating a classroom culture and environment that practices Responsive Classroom techniques.
• Engaging parents and families weekly in their students’ learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Displaying student work based on current unit standards.
• Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other curriculum/instruction/assessment duties as assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student work using multiple assessment tools, including anecdotal records, performance assessments with rubrics, exams, and individualized assessments as appropriate. Use assessment data to plan for instruction and to set short and long-range goals.
• Maintain weekly grade book per school expectations.
• Maintain data on and utilize technology platforms to improve student achievement.
• Regularly analyze student data to improve instruction, ensure equity, and make program recommendations and improvements.
• Other accountability duties as assigned.
• Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
• Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings, and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions, and/or discussions.
• Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
• Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Other professional duties as assigned.
• Implementation of our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program.
• Create and sponsor an inclusive and age-appropriate Club for the school year.
• Engage in Second Step implementation to assist in the social and emotional development of students.
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families at all times.
• Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students.
• Other school culture expectations as assigned.

Benefits

• Child care and health savings plans
• Pre-tax deduction for Metro
• Bike racks
• Regular staff engagement and wellness activities
• Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers
• Health benefits (medical & dental)
• Disability insurance
• A retirement plan: 401(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level