Residency STEM Teacher: Grow into a Lead Educator

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residency program with mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a Resident STEM Teacher in a structured residency program for 2026–2027. You will learn under mentor teachers, develop STEM pedagogy, and prepare for a future lead teaching role with ongoing support and professional development.

The program offers focused coaching, collaboration within a cohort, and eventual priority placement as a lead teacher at a Friendship PCS campus or partner school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed (STEM major or coursework strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, education, and equity.
• Experience working with youth (tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or after-school programs) preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and openness to coaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan and co-deliver STEM lessons under mentor guidance.
• Lead small groups, tutoring, or lab demonstrations.
• Use the Danielson Framework to strengthen pedagogy.
• Participate in observations, professional development, and external site visits.
• Receive ongoing coaching to apply best practices in instruction.
• Transition gradually to lead teaching responsibilities.
• Build relationships to foster engagement in STEM.
• Maintain a structured, joyful learning environment.
• Incorporate hands-on, inquiry-based strategies and technology.
• Engage in individualized coaching focused on student outcomes.
• Join residency cohort to collaborate and share best practices.
• Upon completion, priority placement for lead teaching.

Skills

Interest in teaching

Equity focus

Youth mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree completed (STEM major or coursework strongly preferred)

Job description

Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a Resident STEM Teacher in a structured residency program for 2026–2027. You will learn under mentor teachers, develop STEM pedagogy, and prepare for a future lead teaching role with ongoing support and professional development.

The program offers focused coaching, collaboration within a cohort, and eventual priority placement as a lead teacher at a Friendship PCS campus or partner school.