Elementary Teacher (All Subjects K-4th)

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year . Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies. Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade . Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life. We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC. For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching . For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube , Linkedin , Facebook , Instagram & Twitter ! Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

Requirements

Experience in the role preferred
Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities
2+ years of relevant K-6 urban teaching experience with significant academic gains strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
Master’s degree preferred
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Successful completion of the ETS PRAXIS II Exam (0014): Elementary Education Content Knowledge

Responsibilities

Demonstrate continued mastery of content area
Lead students to high levels of academic success through rigorous, targeted, and differentiated instruction
Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing a full range of student needs and learning styles
Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas
Develop formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery
Use data to drive instruction
Hold students accountable to high academic and behavioral expectations
Align practices and routines to an achievement-oriented classroom culture
Foster a safe environment that encourages curiosity, academic risk taking, accountability and collaboration.
Reflect on classroom success and areas of improvement to continuously develop practice
Contribute to the campus and Friendship-wide community by collaborating, seeking professional development, and sharing best practices
Promote parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication
Maintain high professional standards in communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators