Girls Global Academy
2025-2026 SY PLTW Engineering Teacher
Girls Global Academy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Girls Global offers the following PLTW courses: EE; IED; CEA; AE (SY 23-24). 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!
About Engineering Teacher
Teachers at GGA are responsible for creating and sustaining an empowering, progressive environment where students have multiple opportunities to flourish academically, socially and personally. Teachers report to the Principal and provide instruction in content areas. This position would facilitate and deliver the Project Lead the Way Curriculum.
Qualifications
Certification in relevant field preferred, but not required Experience with project based learning 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
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Planning and Implementation
Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards Uses student data to drive instructional decisions 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, curriculum, and assessment 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 Classroom Experiences
Learning by doing - include examples, what does this look like About Our School
Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. Our school’s program has three primary focuses: International Baccalaureate academics, combined with distinctive engineering and business pathways; A school culture that values all learners by working daily to fulfill the four promises of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety; Service learning projects that extend rigorous academics to provide experiences outside the classroom. Our Founding Members: You will be an integral part of founding our school, and as a founding member you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so founding members are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our 2025 graduating class needs founding members that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms for interpersonal interactions, and in our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, safety. 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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, preference will be given to applications received by January 20th. 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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Girls Global offers the following PLTW courses: EE; IED; CEA; AE (SY 23-24). 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!
About Engineering Teacher
Teachers at GGA are responsible for creating and sustaining an empowering, progressive environment where students have multiple opportunities to flourish academically, socially and personally. Teachers report to the Principal and provide instruction in content areas. This position would facilitate and deliver the Project Lead the Way Curriculum.
Qualifications
Certification in relevant field preferred, but not required Experience with project based learning 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
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Planning and Implementation
Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards Uses student data to drive instructional decisions 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, curriculum, and assessment 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 Classroom Experiences
Learning by doing - include examples, what does this look like About Our School
Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. Our school’s program has three primary focuses: International Baccalaureate academics, combined with distinctive engineering and business pathways; A school culture that values all learners by working daily to fulfill the four promises of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety; Service learning projects that extend rigorous academics to provide experiences outside the classroom. Our Founding Members: You will be an integral part of founding our school, and as a founding member you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so founding members are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our 2025 graduating class needs founding members that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms for interpersonal interactions, and in our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, safety. 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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, preference will be given to applications received by January 20th. 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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