SY26-27 Pre-K Teacher (Temporary)

Ingenuity Prep • Washington, DC

2d • $64,890 - $81,039 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a temporary hire to cover the leave of a current employee; the expected coverage dates are September 2026 - April 2027. Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.
As a member of our Early Childhood Academy, staff have the opportunity to work in classrooms that nurture curiosity, confidence, and independence, giving children a strong foundation for school and a lifelong love of learning. With two teachers in every classroom, our youngest scholars receive the individual attention they need to build essential early skills through play, imagination, and purposeful exploration. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will work with students through:
Instructional Delivery & Student Support
Design and deliver standards-aligned, developmentally responsive instruction in early literacy, early math, and SEL foundations using school-aligned curricula and tools.
Build daily lesson plans with clear objectives, strong models, purposeful checks for understanding, and structured practice so that students experience success through routines, repetition, and joyful engagement.
Deliver instruction across whole-group, small-group, and center-based rotations, ensuring that learning experiences are differentiated and intentional.
Data-Informed Planning & Instructional Responsiveness
Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.
Collaboration & Co-Teaching Model
Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent and aligned support across classrooms.
Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.
Culture & Family Partnership
Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field)
• Teacher Certification (lapsed certifications are okay) or enrollment in an alternative certification program (e.g., Teach For America, Capital Teaching Residency, City Teaching Alliance, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver standards-aligned, developmentally responsive instruction in early literacy, early math, and SEL foundations using school-aligned curricula and tools.
• Build daily lesson plans with clear objectives, strong models, purposeful checks for understanding, and structured practice so that students experience success through routines, repetition, and joyful engagement.
• Deliver instruction across whole-group, small-group, and center-based rotations, ensuring that learning experiences are differentiated and intentional.
• Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
• Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.
• Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent and aligned support across classrooms.
• Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.
• Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
• Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan (keep your number!), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and teacher-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level