Ingenuity Prep · 3 weeks ago
SY26–27 Middle School Science Teacher (5th–8th)
Ingenuity Prep is a public charter school in Washington, D.C., focused on providing high-quality educational options for students in Southeast D.C. They are seeking a Middle School Science Teacher who is committed to academic rigor and civic leadership, responsible for leading engaging lessons and fostering a positive classroom environment.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Lead effective whole and small group instruction for students by planning and executing engaging and rigorous lessons based on provided curriculum
Create a joyful, efficient, learning-focused classroom experience for students that leads to exemplary student growth -- both in academic achievement and in leadership skills
Create a strong classroom culture built on trusting relationships and effective, efficient routines and procedures
Engage in ongoing data analysis and lesson revision to ensure you are meeting all students academic needs, including daily exit ticket review and weekly assessment analysis
Collaborate with colleagues to build an effective co-teaching relationship that ensures all students' academic and social emotional needs are met throughout the day
Communicate and work closely with students’ families
Receive regular, individualized coaching from IP’s instructional leadership team to grow your practice
Work collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to establish routines, provide instruction and and analyze data to improve student outcomes
Qualification
Required
All Ingenuity Prep employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date
All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or must be approved for a medical or religious exemption
Experience and/or desire to serve as a lead middle school teacher in a low-income school
A passion for providing rigorous instruction for students
Desire to work closely with peers in a collaborative teaching setting
Eager to grow practice through individual coaching and professional development opportunities
History of effectively using academic data to drive whole-group and small-group instruction
Belief that effective instruction is full of joy and rigor
Consistently built strong relationships with students and partnered with families as part of the plan for student success
Track record of holding high expectations for yourself and your students
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Benefits
100% of medical and dental premiums for employees paid for by Ingenuity Prep, along with 100% of dependent premiums.
100% of employee’s short and long-term disability and life insurance plans paid for by Ingenuity Prep.
A minimum of two weeks maternity/paternity leave, up to 6 weeks, at 100% of pay (60% from IP and remaining pay from DC Paid Family Leave ) for all staff — regardless of gender.
A 100% match -- up to 3% -- on your 401K retirement plan.
A 100% Ingenuity Prep-paid cell phone plan. You can even bring your current number into our plan.
MacBook Air computer for professional and personal use.