Elementary Teacher [SY26-27 Rolling Application]

Dcscholars; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount through Life Mart

Employee Discount

Job summary

A charter school in Washington, D.C. is seeking a visionary Elementary Teacher for SY26-27 to enhance academic growth in Math and ELA. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to rigorous instruction and equity. Competitive benefits include a retirement plan with matching, medical/dental/vision insurance, and employee discounts. The role is key to fostering high student achievement in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant teaching experience and a dedication to creating a joyful learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Strong background in elementary education, specifically Math and/or ELA.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Ability to implement rigorous instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Guide scholars through strong academic growth.
• Create a joyful and enriching learning environment.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to reach high student achievement.

Skills

Math instruction

ELA instruction

Equity

Job description

CategoryEducation**DC Scholars Public Charter School** Elementary Teacher, SY26-27 [Rolling Application]***We are seeking a visionary, systems-driven*** ***Elementary School Math and/or ELA teacher to guide scholars from strong academic growth to consistently high student achievement, anchoring our next chapter in rigorous instruction, equity, and joyful learning.***DC Scholars Public Charter School was founded in 2012 and serves approximately 500 students in Preschool - 8th grade in Washington DC, supported by a dedicated instructional team of approximately 100 teachers and leaders. DC Scholars develops life-long scholars who have the **academic knowledge and skills, individual passions, and community-mindedness** necessary to succeed in and contribute to an ever-changing world. We have cultivated a mission-oriented and collaborative team. Our staff is enthusiastic about constantly setting and reaching a high bar for students. In SY24–25, the percentage of students scoring 4+ on DC CAPE rose 13 points in math – compared to just 3.3% citywide, and the percentage of students scoring 4+ rose 9 points in ELA – compared to only 2.9% citywide.- Highly Competitive Benefits Packages including: * 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * EAP * Employee Discount through Life Mart**Salary Details** Please review salary range for the Elementary Teacher role in alignment with DC Scholars salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire's relevant experience and market demands.* Years of experience* Specific names of current or previous schools that employed at* Subject/content and grade levels taught* Any academic results/outcomes or leadership roles