SY26-27 Lead Teacher

APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 12 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction. The Lead Teacher, with the support of a teaching team, is responsible for the growth and development of a classroom of students. The Lead Teacher uses his/her knowledge of the development of young children, the ways in which young children learn and scientifically based practice to provide instruction and support the social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. Lead Teacher is a non-supervisory position, and reports to the Principal. This is an on-site position based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, reading, psychology, human development, early childhood education or a closely related field
Two or more years of successful professional teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership experience, organizational skills and communication abilities to lead or co-lead the instructional team
Must receive a passing score on the Praxis II: Early Childhood Education (test code 5025) by the start of the school year or within 60 days of hire date, whichever comes first. Previous Praxis Early Childhood or Elementary Content Knowledge accepted) (10014)
Demonstrated sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served

Responsibilities

Establish rich and engaging physical learning environments
Create environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners
Support the development of young children
Collaborate with families and communities to support children’s social, emotional and cognitive development
Contribute to a community of practice

Benefits

Competitive salary
Employee Health Benefits in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area
Fully covered Dental
Benefits for you and all eligible dependents
Fully covered Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance with buy-up options
Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to four eligible dependents
Competitive Paid Time Off, including early-close Mental Health Days
5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not)
AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued education
Network Professional Development Opportunities