Urban High School Science Teacher — Inspire, Rigor, Impact

Paulcharter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Paul Public Charter School in Northwest Washington, DC seeks a Core Content Teacher to maximize student learning through rigorous curriculum design, instruction, and assessment. You will collaborate with grade-level teams, differentiate for diverse learners, and use data to refine teaching practices.

The role emphasizes building relationships, maintaining high expectations, and engaging families as part of a strong school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (within content area preferred).
• Commitment to working with students from educationally underserved communities.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for content area.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in an urban public school setting preferred.
• Able to pass a criminal background check, as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum aligned with state and common core standards.
• Design assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Approach practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute with students.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Differentiate plans for individual students based on their unique learning profiles so that all students are engaged and challenged.
• Deliver rigorous and engaging content and instruction to students with passion and a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed.
• Build strong relationships with students and engage students in deep learning.
• Believe deeply in the mission of Paul Public Charter School and that all children can meet high academic expectations.
• Uphold consistent behavioral systems and student expectations within the classroom and everywhere on campus.
• Communicate student progress regularly with parents and families.
• Be accountable for student’s mastery of academic standards.
• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant growth and development.
• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom.
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year including lunch or afternoon duty, field trips, open houses, conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in content area

Mastery of content area

Job description

Paul Public Charter School in Northwest Washington, DC seeks a Core Content Teacher to maximize student learning through rigorous curriculum design, instruction, and assessment. You will collaborate with grade-level teams, differentiate for diverse learners, and use data to refine teaching practices.

The role emphasizes building relationships, maintaining high expectations, and engaging families as part of a strong school culture.