SY26-27 Elementary Literacy Teacher (Temporary)

Ingenuity Prep • Washington, DC

1d • $64,890 - $81,039 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a short-term hire to cover the extended leave of a current employee; the expected length of time for coverage is August 2026 to November 2026. Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.
As a member of our Elementary School Academy, staff have the opportunity to work in a departmentalized model that allows teachers to specialize and become experts in their content, so every student receives deeper, more targeted instruction tailored to their needs. In classrooms led by two to three dedicated teachers, students take charge of their learning through academic and social-emotional learning experiences that build resilience, teamwork, and self-advocacy. As an Elementary School Math Teacher, you will work with students through:
Instructional Delivery & Student Support
Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned literacy instruction that builds foundational skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency) and advanced competencies (comprehension, writing, vocabulary, discussion).
Teach with clarity: explicit modeling, structured practice, and checks for understanding that surface misconceptions early and drive reteach.
Build daily whole-group, small-group, and intervention cycles that are tightly aligned to data and focused on accelerating growth.
Data-Informed Planning & Instructional Responsiveness
Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.
Collaboration & Co-Teaching Model
Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent, aligned literacy support across classrooms.
Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.
Culture & Family Partnership
Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field)
• Teacher Certification (lapsed certifications are okay) or enrollment in an alternative certification program (e.g., Teach For America, Capital Teaching Residency, City Teaching Alliance, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned literacy instruction that builds foundational skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency) and advanced competencies (comprehension, writing, vocabulary, discussion).
• Teach with clarity: explicit modeling, structured practice, and checks for understanding that surface misconceptions early and drive reteach.
• Build daily whole-group, small-group, and intervention cycles that are tightly aligned to data and focused on accelerating growth.
• Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
• Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.
• Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent, aligned literacy support across classrooms.
• Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.
• Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
• Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan (keep your number!), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and teacher-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

What This Job Offers

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