SY26-27 Science Teachers (K-8th Grade)

DC Prep • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

DC Prep is seeking dedicated Science Teachers for K-8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. These full-time, 10-month positions are located in Washington, DC. DC Prep is a high-performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 students from preschool through 8th grade across six campuses. The school network is committed to setting a high bar for student results and focuses on academic, social, and emotional development. DC Prep emphasizes rigorous academic preparation through standards-based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments. Social-emotional learning is integrated into daily instruction to help students develop self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision-making skills, fostering a school-wide culture of empathy and reflection. The organization is committed to continuous reflection and refinement of its programmatic model to ensure every student receives a transformative education. DC Prep offers a supportive, stimulating, and professionally rewarding learning environment that continuously develops and motivates high-performing educators, promoting meaningful relationships between faculty and students and fostering professional collaboration.

Requirements

• 2+ years of lead teaching experience as a teacher in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required.
• Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously, adapting the rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of students, including scaffolding rigorous learning and infusing the school day with joy.
• Planning for both grade-level instruction and small group instruction to meet students where they are.
• Using data intentionally to track progress towards ambitious goals, analyzing academic and classroom culture data to inform instruction and target focus areas.
• Investing in their own learning through weekly professional development opportunities, weekly observations, and feedback conversations.
• Working collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues to ensure all students experience success in the classroom, including daily planning, troubleshooting, and adapting approaches.
• Building mastery in a content area (for grades 3+) or in ELA and math (for Preschool-2nd grade) while working with a team of educators.
• Embodying the DC Prep Way by contributing to a culture of high expectations and student achievement and promoting the DC Prep Way to students, families, and community members.
• Performing clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, and assessments.
• Regularly performing morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attending staff and student field trips, after school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students as needed.

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

What This Job Offers

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