SY25-26 Resident Teacher

About AppleTree

AppleTree focuses exclusively on Preschool and PreK education with a mission of closing the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. We provide free fullday public charter school programming for three and fouryearolds in 12 locations across Washington DC employing our innovative and awardwinning instructional model called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for What to Teach How to Teach and How to Measure Success. Our instructional model is used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.

Position Summary

The Resident Teacher is a critical member of the AppleTree instructional team which includes the Lead/Mentor Teacher Resident Teacher and Teaching Assistants. The Resident Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in all facets of instructional planning and implementation while being coached and mentored by the Lead/Mentor. The Resident Teacher completes a yearlong apprenticeship combining handson classroom experience with mentorship to develop teaching competencies deepen their understanding of child development and earn their teaching license.

This is an onsite position based in Washington DC.

What youll do

• Collaborate with the Mentor Teacher in an AppleTree school to implement the Every Child Ready instructional model with fidelity

• Set an authentically positive tone and build relationships so that each student and family feels valued

• Participate in weekly Resident Teacher professional development

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources to understand childrens instructional needs and to improve teaching and learning for young children

• Fulfill all standards of participation and professionalism for the AppleTree Early Learning Teacher Residency program

• Upon successfully completing the first year you become eligible to pursue a masters degree with tuition assistance generously offered by AppleTree.

• IMPORTANT: Per Mayors Orderonsite staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID19. Requests for qualifying medical and/or religious exemptions will be considered.

Note

The preceding description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Resident Teacher.All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

What were looking for

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution conferred by June 2025 (Required)

• Undergraduate minimum GPA of 2.5 (Preferred)

• Strong belief in social equity and a commitment to working with young children from communities that have limited access to quality educational options (Required)

• Experience/strength in early childhood education or working with young children (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job takes place in a school and office environment.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salaryof $52000

• Employee Health Benefits in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area

• Fully covered Dental

• Benefits for you and all eligible dependents

• Fully covered ShortTerm Disability LongTerm Disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance with buyup options

• Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to four eligible dependents

• Competitive Paid Time Off including earlyclose Mental Health Days

• 5 Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not)

• AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued education

• Network Professional Development Opportunities

AppleTrees Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

At AppleTree we endeavor to foster an environment where each persons true self and experience is welcome. We believe that only with a diverse and inclusive environment can you truly celebrate and support all students families and staff. Our commitment to diversity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds abilities and heritages share their various perspectives with one another.

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