SY25-26 Lead Teacher ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Per Mayor’s Order 2021-109, on-site staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Establish rich and engaging physical learning environments
• Create environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners
• Establish clear behavior expectations, rules and procedures to maximize learning time.
• 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
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness
• Participate and collaborate with families in Kindergarten Transition process and is informed of local DCPS and Public Charter Schools and private schools within the District (Pre-K teachers only)

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

What This Job Offers

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