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Digital Pioneers Academy

25-26 High School Language Arts Teacher

Digital Pioneers Academy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview This range is provided by Digital Pioneers Academy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $64,500.00/yr - $90,868.00/yr

A successful Digital Pioneers Academy High School ELA Teacher will ensure that all DPA scholars meet the highest academic and behavior standards. We are committed to creating a community where every scholar and adult feels known, loved and respected. Teachers’ investment in building culture and character will prepare scholars to lead productive lives meeting the demands of the post-secondary arena and job market.

Teachers at DPA believe that all scholars can achieve at high levels. Teachers hold primary responsibility for implementation of Digital Pioneers Academy’s curriculum, creating corresponding experiences, and ensuring the success of its scholars. Teachers provide rigorous educational experiences to propel scholar intellectual growth and mastery of learning standards.

At DPA, we operate as a team with one mission. We attract leaders in teaching with a successful track record of developing authentic relationships with scholars, families and professional peers. With a collective mission to develop the next generation of innovators, our teachers will develop our scholars to not only consume, but create the digital economy.

Responsibilities

Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards and push the rigor of the content

Driving academic outcomes by analyzing scholar work and data, and implementing high leverage instructional moves to ensure dramatic gains for all scholars

Developing strong relationships with parents and scholars, creating investment in school culture and academics

Designing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards

Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices

Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions

Collaborating with grade level teachers to create consistent structures and systems for your shared cohort of scholars

Serving as an advisor to a small group of scholars

Qualifications

Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting

Strong content knowledge for high school subject

Bachelor’s degree with an outstanding record of academic achievement and leadership is required; Master’s degree is preferred

Belief in and alignment with Digital Pioneers Academy’s core mission and educational philosophy

Evidence of self-motivation, diligence and willingness to be a team player

Strong interpersonal skills and high moral character

Additional Characteristics of DPA Teachers

Highly motivated team player with demonstrated commitment to excellent education and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment

Thorough understanding of US education landscape and knowledge of key educational reform institutions

Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines

Highly resourceful, flexible, proactive, and efficient

Self starter looking to gain long term experience in the education sector

Ability to take initiative, multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure

Must possess superior written and oral communication skills

Adept at using a number of platforms, including but not limited to G-Suite, Mailchimp, and Squarespace

Digital Pioneers Academy offers a highly competitive salary based on education and experience. Digital Pioneers Academy also offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time staff. We provide relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Job details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education

Industries: Education Administration Programs, Primary and Secondary Education, and Education

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