SY26-27 Full-Time Substitute Teacher

DC Prep • Washington, DC

16d • $46,000 - $63,000

About The Position

As a full time substitute teacher, you will deliver classroom instruction at one of our six campus locations. You will report to the campus leadership team and will provide substitute coverage for classrooms based on daily/weekly coverage needs. Additionally, you will contribute positively to the classroom community by supporting the delivery of instruction, communicating with families and reinforcing classroom expectations and vision as outlined in your partnership with the leadership team and lead teachers. Additionally, you will seek growth opportunities by working to maximize your impact in the classroom through regular collaboration with lead teachers, seeking new opportunities for classroom ownership and responsibility and being an active and eager participant in all professional development opportunities at DC Prep.

Requirements

• Experience working with students in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Leading and co-leading productive, purposeful, inclusive, safe and equitable routines, structures and transitions during various components of the school day
• Reviewing lesson plans and materials ahead of time in order to be prepared to effectively support and implement the lessons designed by the Lead Teacher
• Implementing assigned small groups in literacy and math
• Collaborating with the lead teacher to teach with intentional structures that maximize student learning
• Supporting delivery of assessments
• Assisting in collection and grading of classwork and homework
• Meeting regularly with lead teachers to ensure that the vision for classroom community and strong Tier I supports are in place in the classroom
• Leading various components of the school day while carrying out all aspects of the vision for classroom community
• Following student academic and behavior plans with fidelity
• Meeting regularly with lead teachers to agree upon and establish classroom norms and expectations
• Participating in weekly individual or group professional development and coaching sessions

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees