Who We Are
Achievement Prep is an award-winning public charter school network dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Southeast Washington DC. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders not only in school but also in life.
Our Values:
- All Scholars are Deserving: Every scholar receives an equitable top-tier education
- Love is at the Core: We embrace authenticity while setting high expectations
- Exceptional Academic Results: Achieved through daily data-driven individualized learning
- Platinum Teachers are a Main Ingredient: YOU are the key to excellent outcomes for our scholars
- Families as Partners: Together we do three-generational work
What You Will Do
As an Achievement Prep Elementary School Lead Teacher youll be the driving force in closing the achievement gap. Youll specialize in either English Language Arts or Math for our elementary scholars. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to creating an environment of joyful rigor where the quality of instruction impacts our mission the most.
Reporting to the Instructional Coach you will:
- Teach ELA or Math to 2 groups of scholars daily
- Implement a research-based curriculum
- Personalize instruction for scholars with IEPs
- Create/Manage assessments and use data to ensure mastery of standards
- Collaborate with peers to set data-driven academic goals
- Cultivate a joyful and consistent classroom culture
- Collaborate and co-teach with Scholar Support (SPED) Teachers
- Engage with scholars and families to build trust and rapport
- Support family events and communicate scholar progress
- Continuously improve your teaching practice through professional development
- Integrate into the school community and assume additional responsibilities
- Be on campus from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and until 5:00 PM on Wednesday
- Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary to fulfill Achievement Preps mission for our scholars
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Education or related field
- Teaching license or passing Praxis scores (if not an education major)
- 2 years of K-12 teaching experience
- Experience in underserved communities
Desired Qualifications
- Masters degree in Education
- Teacher leadership experience (grade level lead department chair mentor teacher etc.)
Is this YOU
You are a mission-driven educator who believes in the power of education. You are committed to making a difference in underserved communities. You value a quality public education for all and are dedicated to serving every child. You are results-driven and an expert in your content area constantly seeking ways to improve. You respect timelines and embrace feedback knowing the mission isnt easy but energizes you. You thrive in ambiguity and find joy in the day-to-day.
Why Work With Us
Our teachers are worth more than gold theyre 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
- Wednesday afternoon professional development tailored to teacher needs
- $150 Classroom Reimbursement fund
- Compensation & Benefits: Achievement Prep offers highly competitive compensation and benefits
- Generous medical vision and dental benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for transit dependent care and medical expenses
- 401K plan with immediate employer matching up to 4%
- 44-60 days of Paid Time Off including holidays break periods sick and personal time
- Wellness benefits including reimbursements for gym massages counseling etc.
- It Pays to Stay: Upon completion of 2 full school years of service employees become eligible for annual loyalty incentives
- Personalized gifts and Achievement Prep swag
- Compensation Bonuses
Ready to Get Started
If youre excited to be part of a dedicated and passionate team please submit your resume and cover letter to this job posting. Lets make a difference together!
Salary - $64000 - $95000
Required Experience:
Manager
Who We AreAchievement Prep is an award-winning public charter school network dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Southeast Washington DC. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders not only in school but also in life.Our Values:All Scholars are ...
Who We Are
Achievement Prep is an award-winning public charter school network dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Southeast Washington DC. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders not only in school but also in life.
Our Values:
- All Scholars are Deserving: Every scholar receives an equitable top-tier education
- Love is at the Core: We embrace authenticity while setting high expectations
- Exceptional Academic Results: Achieved through daily data-driven individualized learning
- Platinum Teachers are a Main Ingredient: YOU are the key to excellent outcomes for our scholars
- Families as Partners: Together we do three-generational work
What You Will Do
As an Achievement Prep Elementary School Lead Teacher youll be the driving force in closing the achievement gap. Youll specialize in either English Language Arts or Math for our elementary scholars. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to creating an environment of joyful rigor where the quality of instruction impacts our mission the most.
Reporting to the Instructional Coach you will:
- Teach ELA or Math to 2 groups of scholars daily
- Implement a research-based curriculum
- Personalize instruction for scholars with IEPs
- Create/Manage assessments and use data to ensure mastery of standards
- Collaborate with peers to set data-driven academic goals
- Cultivate a joyful and consistent classroom culture
- Collaborate and co-teach with Scholar Support (SPED) Teachers
- Engage with scholars and families to build trust and rapport
- Support family events and communicate scholar progress
- Continuously improve your teaching practice through professional development
- Integrate into the school community and assume additional responsibilities
- Be on campus from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and until 5:00 PM on Wednesday
- Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary to fulfill Achievement Preps mission for our scholars
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Education or related field
- Teaching license or passing Praxis scores (if not an education major)
- 2 years of K-12 teaching experience
- Experience in underserved communities
Desired Qualifications
- Masters degree in Education
- Teacher leadership experience (grade level lead department chair mentor teacher etc.)
Is this YOU
You are a mission-driven educator who believes in the power of education. You are committed to making a difference in underserved communities. You value a quality public education for all and are dedicated to serving every child. You are results-driven and an expert in your content area constantly seeking ways to improve. You respect timelines and embrace feedback knowing the mission isnt easy but energizes you. You thrive in ambiguity and find joy in the day-to-day.
Why Work With Us
Our teachers are worth more than gold theyre 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
- Wednesday afternoon professional development tailored to teacher needs
- $150 Classroom Reimbursement fund
- Compensation & Benefits: Achievement Prep offers highly competitive compensation and benefits
- Generous medical vision and dental benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for transit dependent care and medical expenses
- 401K plan with immediate employer matching up to 4%
- 44-60 days of Paid Time Off including holidays break periods sick and personal time
- Wellness benefits including reimbursements for gym massages counseling etc.
- It Pays to Stay: Upon completion of 2 full school years of service employees become eligible for annual loyalty incentives
- Personalized gifts and Achievement Prep swag
- Compensation Bonuses
Ready to Get Started
If youre excited to be part of a dedicated and passionate team please submit your resume and cover letter to this job posting. Lets make a difference together!
Salary - $64000 - $95000
Required Experience:
Manager
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