SY26-27 Elementary Lead Teachers (K- 3rd Grade)

DC Prep • Washington, DC

63d • Onsite

About The Position

DC Prep is seeking Kindergarten-3rd grade lead teachers to lead ELA, Math and SEL instruction. There is a dedicated science teacher for each grade level. Starting in 3rd grade, teachers are departmentalized in ELA and Math. DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We are proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results. We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve, which pushes us to reflect on questions such as: How can we facilitate our students’ academic, social, and emotional development? How can we support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long-term? How can we engage our students’ families as our own? While this work is hard, it’s worth it – we believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-itness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust! We drive results through a rigorous academic focus, social-emotional learning, and a commitment to reflection and refinement. Our faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. DC Prep students spend approximately 25% more time in school than other DC public school students. DC Prep’s supportive, stimulating, and professionally rewarding learning environment continuously develops and motivates high-performing educators. DC Prep's staff and school leadership promote meaningful relationships between faculty and students, enable excellent teaching, and foster professional collaboration. The end result: great outcomes for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required.
• Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities.
• Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success.
• Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences.
• Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical.
• Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously.
• Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance.
• Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships.
• Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position.
• Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values and commitment to diversity.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of lead teaching experience as a teacher in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred.
• Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ELA, Math and SEL instruction for K-3rd grade students.
• Adapt rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of students, scaffolding learning and infusing the day with joy.
• Plan for grade-level instruction and small group instruction to meet students where they are.
• Analyze academic and classroom culture data to inform instruction and target focus areas for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues daily to plan, troubleshoot problems, and adapt approaches.
• Become an expert in one content area (starting in 3rd grade) while working with a team to provide strong instruction.
• Embody the DC Prep Way, contributing to a culture of high expectations and student achievement.
• Perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, assessments, etc.
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend staff and student field trips, after school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students, as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 403b retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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