Teacher, Early Childhood (English) - 2025-26

Sela PCS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic bilingual school dedicated to fostering global citizenship among young learners. As a homeroom co-teacher in a 50/50 English/Hebrew immersion model, you'll engage students in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. This role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. With a supportive environment and a focus on student achievement, you'll play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of children. If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to inspire, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred with early childhood teaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration with faculty are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective student-based instruction daily.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools.
• Create an inviting learning environment with varied instructional techniques.

Skills

Teaching Reading

Teaching Math

Teaching Science

Teaching Social Studies

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Background of the Organization

Sela was created to help tackle educational inequity, racial segregation and cultural isolation - to create a place where students would be celebrated as they begin their global citizenship journey. We are a bilingual Hebrew-English school that proudly serves and educates 280+ PreK-3 - 5th grade students here in DC. We are thrilled to continue to expand on the educational opportunities we can offer to our students and hope that this new role can support us as we grow and deepen our work. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.selapcs.org.

Overview

The Elementary English position is student-focused. This position is as a homeroom co-teacher in a 50/50 English/Hebrew immersion model, and candidates should be familiar and comfortable with teaching Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies, among other areas.

Teacher Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental stages of young children and educational theories that support learning and development;
2. Plan and deliver effective student-based instruction on a daily basis, based on early learning standards, student assessment data, and Sela PCS’ curriculum framework;
3. Conduct and organize ongoing assessments of student performance using multiple assessment tools, anecdotal records, portfolios, and individualized assessments as appropriate;
4. Provide an inviting, exciting learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies;
5. Mastery/deep knowledge in instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject;
6. Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles;
7. Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence;
8. Passion for Early Childhood and the ability to connect with and motivate, individually and collectively, a diverse group of students;
9. Strong commitment to all students;
10. Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building;
11. Belief in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Teacher Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred
2. Early Childhood teaching experience preferred
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation

The annual salary for this position depends on the applicant’s years of experience and educational level, and ranges from $58,525 to $92,688, and may be viewed on the salary scale on Sela PCS’s website at https://selapcs.org/careers/. Sela PCS offers medical, dental and vision benefits to teachers.