DC Prep - Washington, DC
posted 4 days ago
About the position
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're proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results-our students deserve our best! 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!
Responsibilities
- Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously, adapting the rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Using data intentionally to track progress towards goals and inform instruction.
- Investing in their own learning through ongoing professional development and feedback.
- Working collaboratively and flexibly with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Building mastery in one content area while providing strong instruction throughout the day.
- Embodying the DC Prep Way and contributing to a culture of high expectations and student achievement.
Requirements
- 2+ years of lead teaching experience in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university required; concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.
- Desire and willingness to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities.
- Passion for connecting with students and families.
- Extraordinary oral and written communication skills.
- Superior analytical skills and sound judgment.
- Meticulous organizational ability.
- Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in curriculum writing and documentation.
- Familiarity with social-emotional learning practices.
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.
