K-8 Science Teacher: Ignite Curious Learners

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School on Capitol Hill seeks dedicated teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. The formal interview process begins January 2026, with internal applicants considered first for openings.

The network serves students from pre-K3 through 12th grade and is committed to accelerating achievement through a rigorous, culturally diverse curriculum. Apply to join a high-performing, mission-driven team in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written commu­n

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Friendship Public Charter School on Capitol Hill seeks dedicated teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. The formal interview process begins January 2026, with internal applicants considered first for openings.

The network serves students from pre-K3 through 12th grade and is committed to accelerating achievement through a rigorous, culturally diverse curriculum. Apply to join a high-performing, mission-driven team in Washington, DC.