PreK English Lead Teacher

Location: Washington D.C.

Model: 50/50 English-Hebrew Immersion

Sela was founded to dismantle educational inequity racial segregation and cultural isolation. We provide a space where students are celebrated as they begin their journey as global citizens. As a bilingual Hebrew-English school we proudly serve over 280 students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade in the heart of DC.

As a PreK English Lead Teacher you will serve as a homeroom co-teacher within our 50/50 immersion model. You will work jointly with a Hebrew language co-teacher to lead all aspects of the instructional day. You will take the lead on English language arts foundational math and social-emotional instruction while partnering with your co-teacher to create a seamless nurturing dual-language environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality play-based instruction that meets the developmental needs of our youngest learners.

• Instructional Excellence: Design engaging play-based lesson plansthat foster curiosity language acquisition and foundational skills.

• Data-Driven Growth: Use authentic observational assessments (such as GOLD) to track developmental milestones tailor small-group learning and support student growth.

• Classroom Culture: Maintain a warm joyful and predictable learning environment using positive guidance and developmentally appropriate routines.

• Collaboration: Partner closely with your Hebrew co-teacher early childhood team and instructional coaches to ensure a cohesive unified experience for students.

• Commitment to Equity: Uphold the firm belief that all children are capable learners fostering an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diverse backgrounds.

• Plan and deliver child-centered standards-aligned instruction focusing on oral language development phonological awareness early literacy and foundational numeracy.

• Develop hands-on interactive learning centers that encourage exploration fine/gross motor development and critical thinking.

• Incorporate music movement and storytelling to support vocabulary acquisition and dual-language learning.

• Differentiate activities to support various developmental stages learning styles and English language learners.

• Participate in collaborative planning sessions with the early childhood team to share best practices and resources.

• Create a safe inclusive and visually rich classroom environment that reflects the cultures and languages of the students.

• Implement positive behavior supports and routines that teach self-regulation empathy and independence.

• Facilitate smooth high-energy transitions between activities to maintain student engagement and minimize downtime.

• Ensure equitable access to classroom materials sensory tools and academic supports.

• Collaborate with special education teachers English learner specialists and counselors to provide early interventions.

• Participate in student support processes including the Student Support Team (SST) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for early childhood.

• Implement accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 504 Plans or individual learning plans.

• Maintain warm regular and professional communication with families regarding daily activities behavioral milestones and academic progress.

• Partner with families to support potty-training independence skills and social-emotional development at home.

• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and school-wide family engagement events.

• Participate in early childhood professional development staff meetings and required school training.

• Engage openly in instructional coaching cycles observations and feedback processes.

• Demonstrate professionalism reliability and emotional constancy in all interactions with students staff and families.

• Comply with all applicable school policies OSSE regulations for child care centers and professional expectations.

• Maintain strict student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.

• Serve as a mandated reporter and comply with all child abuse reporting requirements under applicable law.

• Adhere to strict safety supervision and active monitoring protocols for young children at all times.

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field (Masters degree preferred).

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of early childhood development play-based pedagogy and foundational literacy/math. A teaching license or Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred.

• Experience: At least two years of teaching experience in a PreK or early childhood classroom setting preferably in an urban or diverse school environment.

• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence; ability to create a joyful structured environment for young children.

• Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Sela PCS offers a competitive salary scale based on experience and education.

• Salary Range: $60775- $98328

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.