PreK-3 Teacher: Lead Rigorous Learning for College Prep

Friendship Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking dedicated educators for potential openings in the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, data-driven planning, and a commitment to serving historically underserved communities.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, 2+ years of PreK-3 urban teaching with strong gains, and excellent communication. Master’s degree preferred; salary scales are posted for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• 2+ years of PreK-3 urban teaching experience with significant gains preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate continued mastery of content area.
• Lead students to high levels of academic success through rigorous, targeted, and differentiated instruction.
• Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing a full range of student needs and learning styles.
• Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas.
• Develop formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery.
• Use data to drive instruction.
• Hold students accountable to high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Align practices and routines to an achievement-oriented classroom culture.
• Foster a safe environment that encourages curiosity, academic risk taking, accountability and collaboration.
• Reflect on classroom success and areas of improvement to continuously develop practice.
• Contribute to the campus and Friendship-wide community by collaborating, seeking professional development, and sharing best practices
• Promote parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication

Skills

Classroom management

Student assessment

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CLASS mastery

Job description

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking dedicated educators for potential openings in the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, data-driven planning, and a commitment to serving historically underserved communities.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, 2+ years of PreK-3 urban teaching with strong gains, and excellent communication. Master’s degree preferred; salary scales are posted for consideration.