SY26-27 Early Childhood Permanent Substitute Teacher

Ingenuity Prep; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3%

Employer-paid medical, disability, and

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ingenuity Prep in Washington, DC is hiring a Permanent Substitute Teacher for our Early Childhood Academy, covering Pre-K and Kindergarten. You will implement literacy and math supports, foster joyful, structured classrooms, and ensure consistency across coverage periods.

You will collaborate with instructional teams, participate in ongoing professional development, and receive coaching to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes in a public charter school context.

Qualifications

• Instructional delivery that accelerates learning and supports diverse learners.
• Strong teamwork with classroom staff and specialists to achieve academy goals.
• Commitment to equity, student growth, and building relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction across Pre-K and Kindergarten using established plans.
• Support routines, meals, and transitions to ensure safe, joyful classrooms.
• Review data and adjust instruction to meet student needs and continuity across coverage.
• Participate in weekly PD and coaching to improve practice and student outcomes.

Skills

Instructional Readiness

Achievement Orientation

Demonstrated Commitment

Mission Alignment

Growth Mindset & Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SY26-27 Early Childhood Permanent Substitute Teacher

4600 Livingston Rd SE

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a member of our Early Childhood Academy, you will help our youngest learners build curiosity, confidence, and independence in a joyful and nurturing environment. As a Permanent Substitute Teacher, you will provide consistent instructional support and classroom coverage across Pre-K and Kindergarten, ensuring students continue to experience meaningful learning, strong relationships, and predictable routines when teachers are absent. In this role, you will:

Instructional Delivery & Classroom Coverage

• Step into classrooms across Pre-K and Kindergarten, adapting to different classroom teams, student needs, and daily assignments.
• Implement established lesson plans and support developmentally responsive instruction in early literacy, early math, and social-emotional learning.
• Facilitate whole-group, small-group, and center-based learning, maintaining instructional momentum and providing individualized support.

Student Support & Classroom Culture

• Work with classroom teams to maintain joyful, structured, and learning-focused environments that support students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
• Provide emotional constancy by responding calmly and consistently to student needs, reinforcing classroom expectations, and helping students navigate transitions.
• Support students during breakfast, lunch, and daily routines, promoting safety, independence, and positive peer interactions.

Data-Informed Instruction & Continuity

• Use checks for understanding, student work, and observations to adjust support and respond to students’ learning needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teams to review formative and summative assessment data and differentiate instruction.
• Communicate student progress, classroom updates, and follow-up needs to teachers so that learning and support remain consistent across coverage transitions.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Partner with teachers and instructional support staff to understand classroom plans, student needs, and shared responsibilities.
• Participate in weekly professional development and team collaboration to strengthen instructional practice and contribute to academy priorities.
• Receive regular, individualized coaching from IP’s instructional leadership team and apply feedback to improve instruction, classroom management, and student support.

WHO WE’R LOOKING FOR

We are seeking educators who are driven by student achievement, equity, and continuous growth, and who have the discipline to help every student meet a high bar.

• Instructional Readiness: You deliver instruction that accelerates learning and contributes to strong team outcomes.
• Achievement Orientation: You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field) is preferred
• Teaching experience in an early childhood setting, preferably in a DC charter school environment

MORE ABOUT US

Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan (keep your number!), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and teacher-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

Salary Range for This Role: $20.57 - $25.69 (commensurate with 1-10 years of experience)

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