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DC Prep · 1 month ago

Immediate Middle School Math Teachers (4th-8th Grade)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses. They are seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to support students' academic and social-emotional development through rigorous instruction and collaborative teaching.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously. You’ll adapt our rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of your students, thinking about both how to scaffold rigorous learning and how to infuse your kiddos’ day with joy. You’ll feel right at home, given your innate desire to spark a love of learning in your students!

Using data intentionally. You are constantly thinking about how to help Preppies achieve ambitious goals. To track progress towards goals, you’ll analyze academic and classroom culture data to inform your instruction and target focus areas for your students

Investing in their own learning. We support our teachers’ ongoing professional growth through weekly professional development opportunities, as well as weekly observations and feedback conversations

Working collaboratively and flexibly. DC Prep teachers are focused on outcomes for students and understand the power of working together to ensure ALL students feel success in the classroom. This looks like taking time daily to plan together, troubleshoot problems, and adapt when an approach isn’t working. This collaborative and flexible approach ensures that every day is purposeful and intentional

Building mastery. Starting in 3rd grade, our schools are departmentalized, supporting you to become an expert in one content area while working with a team of outstanding educators to provide our Preppies with strong instruction throughout every portion of their day. Preschool-2nd grade teachers build mastery in both ELA and math

Embodying the DC Prep Way. We’ve built a strong culture of high expectations and student achievement at DC Prep. You are excited to contribute to this culture and eager to promote the DC Prep Way to students, families, and community members

All DC Prep staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, assessments, etc

DC Prep staff regularly perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties such as monitoring students during schoolwide transitions as assigned by their principal

Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include: attending staff and student field trips, after school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students, as needed

Qualification

Lead teaching experienceBachelor's degree in educationCurriculum writingData analysisInterpersonal skillsOrganizational abilityOral communicationWritten communicationPositive attitude

Required

Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university

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

Preferred

2+ years of lead teaching experience as a teacher in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement

Concentration or advanced degree in education

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan