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PSP - Elementary Teacher 19-20

Employer
TenSquare
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Salary
Competitive
Job Title: PSP - Elementary Teacher 19-20
Date Posted: 1/18/2019
Job Function: Teachers
Grade Level: Elementary/Middle School
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date:

About Perry Street Prep
Perry Street Prep serves 375+ elementary and middle school students in Northeast DC. We are a community of diverse learners, with students from all eight wards of the city, that builds relationships with families and empowers students to be college-ready and to thrive in a global society. Our goal is to provide every student, PreK-8th grade, with the knowledge, the abilities, the attitudes and the support they will need to succeed in college and beyond.

Perry Street Prep is a school on the rise! Our students' growth in reading and math is among the highest in the District, outpacing peers both locally and nationally. And our students and teachers love coming to school. Last year, student reenrollment increased more than any other DC charter school, and over 90% of our teachers returned this school year.

For additional information about Perry Street Prep, visit pspdc.org.

Teaching at Perry Street Prep
We are recruiting teachers for Kindergarten through 5th grade. Our classes are departmentalized beginning in 3rd grade, and we are looking for 3rd-5th grade teachers with expertise in ELA, Math, and Socials Studies/Science. Teaching positions at Perry Street Prep are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions.

Teachers at Perry Street Prep are responsible for the following:
  • Collaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, increasing instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals
  • Preparing standards-based lessons that challenge students' critical thinking
  • Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons
  • Differentiating instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities
  • Assessing students' academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods
  • Tracking and monitor assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans
  • Applying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations
  • Communicating with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals
Qualifications
Perry Street Prep is seeking educators with the following education and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Perry Street Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply
Do you believe that every child deserves the right to a high quality education? Do you want to prepare students for unlimited global opportunities? Apply today!

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran's status, or any other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C. Human Rights Act or other applicable laws or court order.

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