Band and Music Teacher

Why Southeast

At Southeast Elementary and Middle every student is nurtured in an individually paced learning environment. Guided by the award-winning Every Child Ready instructional model pre-K3-4 teachers work through academically centered themes such as Family and Community Not All That Different and Space and Astronomy to instill the skills necessary for lifelong learning. No matter the students academic social or emotional development Southeast teachers meet each learner at his or her level to ensure growth and school readiness.

Students in grades K-8 follow a challenging and culturally diverse curriculum that develops strong foundations in English and language arts mathematics science and social studies while developing character traits such as hard work critical thinking and teamwork. One of the few D.C. campuses with an in-house library Southeast empowers students to explore classic and contemporary books art and music as part of their daily school experience.

Friendship Southeast Middle nurtures young dreamers who will design and build our future.

By providing a rigorous academic curriculum that rewards innovative thinking and integrates STEM (science technology engineering mathematics) experiences into daily instruction Southeast instills in students the foundations not only for college readiness but for lifetime STEM excellence.

Friendship opened Southeast in 2005 on the site of a former charter school. Following a $15 million investment the new Southeast campus emerged complete with new classrooms a gymnasium a student dining hall an interactive library and a technology-rich SmartLab.

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the school year.

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge skills and character necessary for success in college career and life.

We are seeking dedicated mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement fostering joyful and rigorous learning and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington DC.

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• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students intellectual social and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction including clear learning outcomes well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendships curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative hands-on learning experiences that broaden students exposure and interests help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors students achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students talents interests and needs and update parents regarding students achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students learning experience and increase student achievement.
• Sponsor an afterschool dance or theater group
• Accurately complete all administrative duties relating to dance/theater (timesheets student evaluations/placements recital forms etc.)
• Choreograph dances/Direct student performances
• Working with non-performing students on other play production tasks including set construction scene changes lighting sound and special effects
• Exploring dance/theater work like applying stage makeup and creating costumes along with choreography and show creation
• Creating an adaptable lesson plan based on student levels and ability
• Explaining body language and expression engaging students in character development and personality projection and helping each student develop a personal style
• Holding rehearsals and evaluating student performances
• Planning lessons including written work and creative writing assignments and grading those assignments based on the curriculum

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam
• One year of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth
• Know a variety of dance styles including modern dance and ballet/Play production tasks including set construction scene changes lighting sound and special effects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in performing arts or related field
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education
• Two years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth

Praxis Information:

• For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at HQ requirements visit

FPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information veteran status status as a special disabled veteran or any other protected criteria as established by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring training promotion compensation benefits transfer layoff termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria including an individuals capabilities qualifications training experience and suitability.