Elementary ELA Lead Teacher: Data-Driven, Joyful Classrooms

achievementprep; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Medical benefits

401K with employer matching

Paid time off (44-60 days)

Job summary

Achievement Prep is seeking an Elementary School Lead Teacher to specialize in English Language Arts, driving literacy outcomes for scholars in Southeast Washington, DC. You will report to the Instructional Coach and work with SPED colleagues to tailor instruction and assess mastery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Education, teaching license or Praxis, and 2+ years of K-12 teaching experience in underserved communities. The role emphasizes joyful rigor and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Teaching license or Praxis scores are required if not an education major.
• 2+ years of K-12 teaching experience in underserved communities preferred.
• Experience with data-driven instruction and standardized assessments desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELA to two groups of scholars daily.
• Implement a research-based, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Personalize instruction for scholars with IEPs.
• Create and manage assessments to verify mastery of standards.
• Collaborate with peers to set data-driven academic goals.
• Foster a joyful, consistent classroom culture.
• Collaborate and co-teach with Scholar Support (SPED) teachers.
• Engage scholars and families to build trust and rapport.
• Support family events and communicate scholar progress.
• Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development.
• Integrate into the school community and assume additional responsibilities.

Skills

ELA instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative planning

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Teaching license or Praxis scores

2+ years of K-12 teaching experience

Experience in underserved communities

Job description

Achievement Prep is seeking an Elementary School Lead Teacher to specialize in English Language Arts, driving literacy outcomes for scholars in Southeast Washington, DC. You will report to the Instructional Coach and work with SPED colleagues to tailor instruction and assess mastery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Education, teaching license or Praxis, and 2+ years of K-12 teaching experience in underserved communities. The role emphasizes joyful rigor and community engagement.