SY 26/27 Junior Teacher Cohort

DC Prep • Washington, DC

6d • $50,000

About The Position

The Junior Teacher Program is an opportunity to join DC Prep through a teacher pipeline pilot program. Through this program, we select talented, values-aligned individuals who are excited to learn the craft of teaching in a strong network of schools, in the classroom of a high-performing veteran teacher, and with a combination of on-the-job coaching and formal professional development via participation in a graduate program leading to a master’s in education.
Junior Teachers will be paired with a high-performing, veteran lead teacher. For the first six to nine weeks of school, the Junior Teacher will work alongside the lead teacher five days a week to establish a strong and thriving classroom community. Junior Teachers will learn how to plan and lead strong small group instruction to support academic interventions. Once a strong foundation is in place, the veteran teacher will be out of the classroom one day per week to work on other projects that benefit the school community (e.g., program development, curriculum design, small-group academic intervention). This will give the Junior Teacher the opportunity to lead instruction one day a week. Upon successful completion of the program, Junior Teachers may interview for a lead teaching position with DC Prep.
At DC Prep, we use our hearts, minds, and actions to achieve great results for students. The Junior Teacher Program is an excellent opportunity to:
“Aim High” Junior Teachers will receive multi-faceted development opportunities through weekly professional development and coaching alongside their DC Prep colleagues as well as participation in a program leading to . Successful Junior Teachers will implement learning and feedback to grow in their craft and help students’ achieve their goals.
“Belong Together” DC Prep teachers are full people and support one another to bring their individual best to help achieve our shared goals. As a member of the DC Prep Team, a growth mindset and flexibility are key for success in this role as we are constantly working to support the needs of our students.
“Be Brave” The program year will provide you with opportunities to both support behind the scenes and to lead a classroom. You may feel failure many times, but what is important is that you are eager to learn from your mistakes and come back stronger for your students, colleagues, and self every day.
“Do the Work” We are deliberate in our efforts to further inclusivity - in our mindsets, systems, and team. Junior Teachers will be part of a diverse community of passionate and prepared adults who are united in their commitment to being responsive to students’ needs and reflective about how to better work in service with students and their families.

Requirements

• Interpersonal skills and emotional constancy to build and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues
• A growth mindset about yourself and others
• Effective written communication skills
• Organizational abilities (enabling you to set priorities, then organize what needs to happen when to meet deadlines)
• Optimism, maturity, and personal resiliency
• A demonstrated belief in DC Prep’s vision, mission, and values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required
• Strong interest in pursuing a teaching career in a public charter school
• Desire and willingness to to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities
• Desire to learn and grow through feedback
• 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

• Work alongside the lead teacher five days a week to establish a strong and thriving classroom community
• Learn how to plan and lead strong small group instruction to support academic interventions
• Lead instruction one day a week

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Tuition in a graduate program leading to a master’s degree in education. Junior Teachers meeting program performance metrics may opt into this benefit or choose to forego this opportunity.

What This Job Offers

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