Achievement Preparatory Academy Hiring for K-3 ELA Teacher Job at Washington, DC Full Time

About us

Achievement Prep is an award winning, high-performing, college-preparatory public charter school network located in Southeast Washington, DC. Our elementary school, which opened in 2013, serves approximately 200 scholars in kindergarten through third grades. In 2016, we expanded our elementary school to serve 80 preK3 and preK4 scholars, in partnership with AppleTree Institute. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders in high school, college and beyond.

Achievement Prep

We believe in three-generational work that says if we change our scholars’ lives, they will in turn change the lives of their parents and their future children. If this resonates with you then we need to meet you ASAP.

Your Future Legacy

• Because of your exemplary teaching, your scholars go on to excel in high school, college and beyond.They are contributing citizens who improve, advocate for, and lead communities that are thriving, safe and productive.
• Your impact will develop motivated scholars who have the skills and knowledge to successfully navigate life.
• You change the lives of your scholars and their families by engaging families who work in partnership.
• With you on the team, Achievement Prep continuously raises the bar for high-quality education in historically underserved areas.

What You Will Do

Serving as the educational content expert, Achievement Prep Elementary School Lead Teachers seek to eliminate the achievement gap everyday by teaching rigorous instruction to our elementary scholars, in addition to small group intervention lessons. Lead Teachers are a part of a determined team of educators who push one another to create and sustain an outstanding environment for teaching and learning characterized by joyful rigor. As the content expert for her/his scholars, the Lead Teacher is driven by the belief that the quality of instruction has the most immediate impact on Achievement Prep’s ability to achieve our mission.

How You Will Win

• Scholar Achievement
• Family Engagement
• Continuous Development
• General School Support

The Role Is A Fit If:

• You believe in the power of education to change lives and the world.
• You are passionate about planning rigorous, joyous lessons for scholars.
• You know that in order to fully educate a scholar you must develop their character.
• You want to serve a historically underserved community and love partnering with parents.
• You have a growth mindset and are eager to implement feedback.

You Must Have

Appropriate credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in education

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with teaching license or passing Praxis scores in the area you want to teach
• 2+ years of experience as a teacher of record in a K – 5 setting
• 2+ years of experience working with children in historically underserved communities

It Would Be Nice for You to Have

• A Master’s degree in education
• Teacher leadership experience (grade level lead, department chair, mentor teacher, etc.)

Who You Are

We are looking for the best teachers and leaders in the country who will help us deliver on the way too often denied promise of an equal education for all. We looking for Avengers who are ready to take on what others see as a challenge, and who instead see the victory in doing what seems impossible!

Why Platinum Teachers?

• Our teachers are worth more than gold, they’re platinum!
• Development: Teachers receive ongoing (weekly or bi-weekly) development from school leaders:
• Formal and informal observations and feedback
• 1:1 meetings to discuss teaching practice, scholar data, curriculum, and goals
• Content team meetings
• Weekly data meetings
• Co-teacher pairing meetings
• Wednesday afternoon professional development tailored to teacher needs

Compensation & Benefits: Achievement Prep offers highly competitive compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, vision, dental benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, dependent care, and medical expenses
• 401k with automatic immediate employer matching up to 4%

It Pays to Stay: Upon completion of 2 full school years of service, employees become eligible for annual loyalty incentives

• Gifts and Achievement Prep swag
• Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have an extensive COVID-19 safety plan for when we return to in-person instruction. This will include reduced classroom sizes, schedule with built-in breaks and extra space to safely plan and collaborate with colleagues.

Application Question(s):

• Please share an example of how you’ve used data to determine instructional moves for improving scholar achievement.
• Give an example of a few management techniques you have used in your classroom. What worked? What did not?
• We believe in three-generational work that says if we change our scholars’ lives, they will in turn change the lives of their parents and their future children. How does this work resonate with you?
• In what ways have you engaged families around scholar data/work, scholar behaviors, and school policies?
• What is your teaching philosophy?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No