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DC Prep · 1 month ago

SY26-27 Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students. The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher will support the lead teacher in cultivating a productive and equitable learning environment while contributing to the classroom community and engaging in professional development opportunities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supporting instructional planning and delivery by:

Supporting and co-leading productive, purposeful, inclusive, safe and equitable routines, structures and transitions during various components of the school day

Reviewing unit maps, lesson plans and materials ahead of time in order to be prepared to effectively support and implement the lessons designed by the Lead Teacher

Implementing assigned small groups including monitoring progress to drive towards student growth and mastery in literacy and math

Collaborating with and supporting the lead teacher to implement core tasks and activities that will engage students in targets for Early Childhood learning standards

Collaborating with the lead teacher to teach with intentional structures that maximize student learning

Assisting in the creation of core resources that whole class will use

Reading all IEPs and 504 plans and preparing to support specialized instruction in accordance with plans

Supporting delivery of assessments

Prioritizing meeting regularly with lead teacher for “Team Teaching” check-ins to plan collaboratively

Assisting in collection and grading of classwork and homework

Assuming lead teacher responsibilities in the event of an absence

Supporting a strong classroom community by:

Collaborating with the lead teacher to ensure that the vision for classroom community and strong Tier I supports are in place in the classroom 

Leading various components of the school day while carrying out all aspects of the vision for classroom community

Assisting in collecting data on student behaviors/academics as needed in support of developing or monitoring the success of an intervention plan

Implementing student academic and behavior plans with fidelity

Supporting strong communication by:

Supporting lead teacher with communication of whole class news and upcoming information/deadlines with families

Meeting regularly with lead teacher to agree upon and establish classroom norms and expectations

Engaging in ongoing professional development and coaching by:

Determining with the lead teacher which weekly lessons to support and execute

Participating in weekly individual or group professional development and coaching sessions

Collaborating with lead teacher to plan for more ownership of academic instruction based on performance as the year progresses

Qualification

Experience in urban schoolsBachelor's degreeOral communication skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skillsDesire to support studentsInterpersonal skillsPositive attitude

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

Preferred

Experience working with students in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred

Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university preferred

Benefits

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