SY 25-26 English Lead Teacher (Grades K-5) (Candidate Pool) Washington, DC

JOB HR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks passionate English Lead Teachers to inspire young learners. This role involves creating an engaging, inquiry-based classroom environment that fosters curiosity and academic excellence. As part of a supportive faculty, you will implement a comprehensive curriculum, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a growth-oriented culture. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and committed to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement in a progressive learning environment guided by the International Baccalaureate framework.

Benefits

100% Company-covered healthcare

Fully covered dental coverage

On-site daycare

Public transit assistance

10 Personal/Sick days

Professional development opportunities

3% 401K match after 1 year

Annual bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience as a lead teacher.

Responsibilities

• Implement elementary curriculum across various subjects.
• Communicate effectively with families and collaborate with team.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Oral Language Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

SY 25-26 English Lead Teacher (Grades K-5) (Candidate Pool)

Washington, DC

Job Title: SY 25-26 English Lead Classroom Teacher

Department: Education

FLSA Status: Professional Exempt

Reports to: Washington Yu Ying Principals

Compensation: $61,714 - $96,779 annually

Position Overview: Yu Ying is looking for passionate and experienced English Lead Teachers (ELTs) to inspire and guide our students through an immersive language learning journey. Lead Teachers at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enriching an inquiry-based classroom environment that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about young children and want continuous on-the-job development for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Implement elementary curriculum (Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science)
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies
• Work in a trusted and positive manner within a team environment
• Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas
• Communicate and work effectively with families
• Collaborate positively as a member of a grade team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience as a lead classroom teacher
• Experience with IB preferred

Culture:

• Supportive community of students, parents, and colleagues
• Growth mindset that promotes daily development for all Yu Ying members
• Dedicated team valuing collaboration and professional growth
• Strong administration providing exceptional professional development
• Progressive learning environment guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

Generous Paid Time Off:

• 10 Personal/Sick days
• 1 Milestone Day per year of employment
• Chinese New Year

Insurance Benefits:

• 100% Company-covered healthcare option
• FSA/HSA options
• 100% Company-covered life insurance option
• Short & Long-term disability insurance
• Fully covered dental coverage

Work-Life Balance Assistance:

• Public transit assistance
• Staff preference enrollment in Yu Ying
• On-site daycare (ages 3 months - 4 years old)
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual bonus/stipend opportunities/monetary rewards
• 3% 401K match after 1 year of employment

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these responsibilities.

• Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull, or push equipment and/or students.
• Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

The environmental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to various weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace with a high level of noise at times.

* Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols, and this job description/agreement as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description/agreement.