Elementary School ELA Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,500 - 107,500; Full time

Job summary

A public charter school network in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Elementary School ELA Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will create a high-achieving classroom environment and provide quality instruction. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and a commitment to fostering student success. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive educational setting focused on academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement preferred.
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam or possess degree in education or subject area taught.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership.
• Provide daily instruction and well-designed lessons.
• Incorporate hands-on learning experiences into lessons.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents.

Skills

Experience in the role preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master’s degree in field

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We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled that you’re considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2025, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

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Responsibilities

• 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 Friendship’s 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 student’s 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Three years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam or possess degree in education or subject area taught
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in field
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education
  
  

Praxis Information

• For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis
• For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov
  
  

Curriculum Information

To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links:

ELA - https://greatminds.org/english/witwisdom

FPCS’s 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 individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

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