SY26-27 Elementary School Lead Teacher (Grades 1-4)

Inspired Teaching Demonstration School•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Teachers in the elementary grades facilitate inquiry-based classrooms in which students tackle the standards through student-centered workshops, hands-on projects, and authentic field work. While arts integration supports a diverse group of learners’ access to challenging academic standards, our classrooms are focused learning communities in which each student is encouraged to contribute. On the elementary team, teachers use the workshop model for literacy and math instruction, and manage their classroom using the practices outlined in Responsive Classroom and the school’s handbooks. Teachers also plan and implement instruction in science and social studies. Additionally, teachers attend to socio-emotional growth and learning. Families are engaged as partners in their children’s education, and all teachers demonstrate inclusive practices to support our school’s welcoming community.

Requirements

Significant knowledge and experience in progressive, constructivist education.
Potential to serve as a coach to a novice teacher.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a content area.
DC Teaching certification, passing of relevant Praxis exams, or equivalent evidence to be considered highly qualified.
Deep commitment to reflective practice.
Ability to give and receive feedback openly and without defensiveness.
Desire to constantly question and improve teaching practice.
Commitment to creating an open, trusting learning environment for educators and staff.
Demonstrated capacity to embrace teaching the whole child.
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias practices.
Comfort and willingness to address issues of equity, access, and inclusion.
Strong ability to persevere in the face of ongoing challenges.
Ability to thrive in an innovative environment.
Interest in being part of a team that builds the systems that support a growing school.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and document high-quality instruction in line with the school’s mission and philosophy, the five core elements of teaching, intentional curricula, and nationally-normed standards.
Actively understand students’ needs and strengths, including developing cultural competence, studying child development theory, and keeping current with student IEP’s, 504’s, and BIPs.
Seek out and access high-quality resources and materials.
Demonstrate solid knowledge of the concepts in each of the disciplines taught.
Manage student behavior using Responsive Classroom, Restorative Justice, and Relationship-based discipline to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitor students in various educational environments.
Build a classroom community that reflects the mission and philosophy of the school.
Maintain a safe and orderly classroom with responsible organization of supplies, materials, and technology.
Engage actively with and implement feedback from principals and coaches, and assume a stance of teacher-as-learner when working with colleagues and support staff.
Communicate clearly and age-appropriately to students and families the purpose of instruction.
Engage students with different levels of questions and discussion prompts.
Facilitate student-centered, high-quality instruction.
Utilize a workshop model to teach reading, writing, and mathematics.
Draw on multiple teaching strategies and approaches to engage students and provide differentiation.
Conduct, review, analyze, and use a wide range of student assessments to inform teaching practice and planning, and to ensure student growth.
Integrate developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, research-based strategies into teaching and assessment practices.
Incorporate problem-solving strategies and literacy strategies into daily instructional routines.
Differentiate formative assessments.
Collaborate with special education team members, MLL specialists, and teaching assistants.
Complete all professional responsibilities in a timely manner, including submitting lesson plans, administering assessments, collecting data, completing report cards, documenting discipline, following personnel policies, attending meetings, and implementing school policies.
Build strong relationships and open communication with families.
Contribute to the school community as an active and productive participant.
Participate in regular, school-based professional development.
Participate in school events outside of school hours.
Respond to inquiries from various sources to resolve issues, provide information, or offer direction.
Follow all school and employee policies and procedures.