Girls Global Academy
2025-2026 SY High School English Teacher
Girls Global Academy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
2025-2026 SY High School English Teacher. Teachers report to the Director of Academics and provide instruction in content areas. Qualifications Certification in relevant field Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred) Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning Exhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team Experience working with parents and community Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching Growth minded, receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers Key Responsibilities Instructional Planning and Implementation Write a cohesive lesson plan and unit plans Uses student data to drive instructional decisions Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards including formative and summative assessments Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development including finding ways to connect the content to students local and global perspectives Learning and Development Plans and teaches lessons using inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning Uses a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest Keeps up-to-date records of attendance and assessments in PowerSchool School Community Engagement Fosters positive relationships with students Develops regular communication protocols with parents Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives Participate in weekly and month professional development programs Ideal Candidates will align to our academic approach Creating classroom experiences that embody our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety including establishing strong relationships to demonstrate that we care about them Foster deeply engaging lessons and activities that deliver the content in ways that excite and enable our students to learn Use resources to effectively differentiate for all types of learners through co-teaching with special education teachers and through providing students additional resources About Our School
Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. We are currently a Candidate to be an International Baccalaureate World School who offers the IB Career Programme with specific pathways in engineering and business. As we continue to grow our student body to 400 students and 60 staff over the next 3-5 years we strive to establish a strong school culture where our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety are embedded in everything we do. Our SY 25-26 Staff: You will be an integral part of growing our school, and as a member of the GGA Staff you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so you are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of a resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our future graduating classes need staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms and are committed to making sure our students know they matter. We are located in the heart of Washington D.C. between the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods, and just one block from the Gallery Place Metro Station. This ideal location allows us to engage our students in the vibrant and globally focused culture of the community and all that DC has to offer. Ideal Candidates Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change. Because you matter - this is who we are looking for: You are highly qualified and mission oriented You are passionate about all girls’ high school education You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1 If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team! Our Commitments to Staff: Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority How to Apply Please submit your application to our online jobs portal https://girlsglobalacademy.applytojob.com/. All applicants will have to pass a background check. Applicants must be permitted to work in the United States without a GGA sponsored Visa. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Do you hold a valid teaching license or certification? What are your certifications and endorsements? Are you currently pursuing any additional credentials? Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree? How many years of successful classroom teaching experience in a high school do you have? Are you able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance required for working in a school? Are you proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)? Describe your teaching experience, including the subjects and grade levels you have taught. What inspired you to become a teacher, and what do you love most about teaching high school students? Are you comfortable designing and implementing lesson plans that align with state or national academic standards? How do you approach lesson planning to ensure engagement and rigor for all learners? Are you familiar with differentiated instruction to support students at varying skill levels? Can you describe a time when you adapted your teaching style to meet the diverse needs of your students? Describe a time when you had a challenging student situation. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome? Are you willing to work in a charter school environment, which may involve additional responsibilities such as advisory periods, small-group instruction, or community engagement? Can you give an example of how you provided meaningful feedback to students to help them grow academically? Are you comfortable integrating technology into your instruction? Describe a time you received constructive feedback. How did you apply it to improve your teaching? How do you stay current with best practices in education and continue growing as a professional? Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this position fit into your career goals? Are you a citizen of the United States or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.? The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more. 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2025-2026 SY High School English Teacher. Teachers report to the Director of Academics and provide instruction in content areas. Qualifications Certification in relevant field Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred) Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning Exhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team Experience working with parents and community Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching Growth minded, receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers Key Responsibilities Instructional Planning and Implementation Write a cohesive lesson plan and unit plans Uses student data to drive instructional decisions Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards including formative and summative assessments Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development including finding ways to connect the content to students local and global perspectives Learning and Development Plans and teaches lessons using inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning Uses a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest Keeps up-to-date records of attendance and assessments in PowerSchool School Community Engagement Fosters positive relationships with students Develops regular communication protocols with parents Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives Participate in weekly and month professional development programs Ideal Candidates will align to our academic approach Creating classroom experiences that embody our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety including establishing strong relationships to demonstrate that we care about them Foster deeply engaging lessons and activities that deliver the content in ways that excite and enable our students to learn Use resources to effectively differentiate for all types of learners through co-teaching with special education teachers and through providing students additional resources About Our School
Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. We are currently a Candidate to be an International Baccalaureate World School who offers the IB Career Programme with specific pathways in engineering and business. As we continue to grow our student body to 400 students and 60 staff over the next 3-5 years we strive to establish a strong school culture where our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety are embedded in everything we do. Our SY 25-26 Staff: You will be an integral part of growing our school, and as a member of the GGA Staff you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so you are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of a resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our future graduating classes need staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms and are committed to making sure our students know they matter. We are located in the heart of Washington D.C. between the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods, and just one block from the Gallery Place Metro Station. This ideal location allows us to engage our students in the vibrant and globally focused culture of the community and all that DC has to offer. Ideal Candidates Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change. Because you matter - this is who we are looking for: You are highly qualified and mission oriented You are passionate about all girls’ high school education You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1 If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team! Our Commitments to Staff: Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority How to Apply Please submit your application to our online jobs portal https://girlsglobalacademy.applytojob.com/. All applicants will have to pass a background check. Applicants must be permitted to work in the United States without a GGA sponsored Visa. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Do you hold a valid teaching license or certification? What are your certifications and endorsements? Are you currently pursuing any additional credentials? Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree? How many years of successful classroom teaching experience in a high school do you have? Are you able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance required for working in a school? Are you proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)? Describe your teaching experience, including the subjects and grade levels you have taught. What inspired you to become a teacher, and what do you love most about teaching high school students? Are you comfortable designing and implementing lesson plans that align with state or national academic standards? How do you approach lesson planning to ensure engagement and rigor for all learners? Are you familiar with differentiated instruction to support students at varying skill levels? Can you describe a time when you adapted your teaching style to meet the diverse needs of your students? Describe a time when you had a challenging student situation. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome? Are you willing to work in a charter school environment, which may involve additional responsibilities such as advisory periods, small-group instruction, or community engagement? Can you give an example of how you provided meaningful feedback to students to help them grow academically? Are you comfortable integrating technology into your instruction? Describe a time you received constructive feedback. How did you apply it to improve your teaching? How do you stay current with best practices in education and continue growing as a professional? Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this position fit into your career goals? Are you a citizen of the United States or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.? The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more. Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN I DON’T WISH TO ANSWER Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis Neurodivergence, for example, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Please check one of the boxes below: YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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