SY 25/26 Middle School Social Studies Teachers Washington, DC

DC Prep; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming education! As a Middle School Social Studies Teacher, you'll inspire students from underserved communities and help them realize their potential. This role involves planning engaging lessons, using data to drive student success, and collaborating with fellow educators to cultivate a rich learning environment. You'll be part of a supportive community that values professional growth and student achievement. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and believe that learning has no limits, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of lead teaching experience in an urban public school preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach a rigorous, standards-based curriculum.
• Use data to help students achieve ambitious goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to focus on student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational ability

Passion for education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Start Date: August 2025

Role Type: Full-Time, 10 month

Location: Washington, DC

FLSA Status: Exempt

WHO WE ARE

DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results–our students deserve our best!

• How can we facilitate our students’ academic, social, and emotional development?
• How can we support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long-term?
• How can we engage our students’ families as our own?

While this work is hard, it’s worth it – we believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-itness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust!

WORKING AT DC PREP

DC Prep's faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal.

LEAD TEACHERS AT DC PREP

Our lead teachers lay the foundation for our Preppies’ academic success and social emotional development by:

• Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously. You’ll adapt our rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of your students.
• Using data intentionally. You are constantly thinking about how to help Preppies achieve ambitious goals.
• Investing in their own learning. We support our teachers’ ongoing professional growth.
• Working collaboratively and flexibly. DC Prep teachers are focused on outcomes for students.
• Building mastery. Starting in 3rd grade, our schools are departmentalized.
• Embodying the DC Prep Way. We’ve built a strong culture of high expectations and student achievement at DC Prep.

WHO YOU ARE

Few things in life give you more pleasure than helping a child realize his or her potential for growth. You’re passionate about the need for students from underserved communities to learn without limits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational background and work experience

• 2+ years of lead teaching experience as a teacher in an urban public school preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required.

Skills and characteristics

• Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement.
• Passion for connecting with students and families.
• Extraordinary oral and written communication skills.
• Superior analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Meticulous organizational ability.
• Positive attitude and maturity.
• Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission and values.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• DC Prep teachers are on duty at their assigned campus Mondays through Fridays from 7:15 am to 4:15 pm.
• All DC Prep staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies.
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to spend the majority of the day mobile throughout the classroom.
• Ability to concentrate in active environments.

JOIN US

Do you believe that Learning Has No Limits? Are you eager to join a supportive community of educators? Apply today!

We’re an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.