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DC Prep

SY26-27 ELL/Interventionist Lead Teachers

DC Prep, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Who We Are DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th‑grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results—our students deserve our best! We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve, which pushes us to reflect on questions such as:

How can we facilitate our students’ academic, social, and emotional development?

How can we support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long‑term?

How can we engage our students’ families as our own?

ELL/Interventionist Lead Teacher Start Date:

August 2026

Role Type:

Full‑Time, 10 months

Location:

Washington, DC

FLSA Status:

Exempt

We Drive Results

Rigorous academic focus. Our Preppies receive the highest level of academic preparation through standards‑based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments.

Social‑emotional learning. Our research‑based SEL curriculum is integrated into daily instruction, helping students leverage their personal values to strengthen their self‑awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision‑making skills and create a school‑wide culture of empathy and reflection.

Commitment to reflection and refinement. We regularly reflect on our programmatic model to see what’s working and where we can get better.

Lead Teachers at DC Prep

Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously. Adapt a rigorous, standards‑based curriculum to meet the particular needs of your students, scaffold rigorous learning, and infuse your day with joy.

Using data intentionally. Analyze academic and classroom culture data to inform instruction and target focus areas.

Investing in their own learning. Weekly professional development opportunities, observations, and feedback conversations.

Working collaboratively and flexibly. Daily time to plan together, troubleshoot problems, and adapt when an approach isn’t working.

Building mastery. From 3rd grade onward, departmentalize to become an expert in one content area while working with a team of outstanding educators.

Embodying the DC Prep Way. Contribute to our culture of high expectations and student achievement.

Who You Are Passionate about helping children realize their potential for growth, eager to work with underserved communities, open to feedback, and bring your best to everything you do.

Qualifications Educational background and work experience

Spanish Proficiency Preferred (written & oral communication skills in Spanish) for ELL teachers

2+ years of lead teaching or special education experience in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement

Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required; concentration or advanced degree in education or related field preferred

Skills and characteristics

Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under‑served communities

Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success

Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences

Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical

Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously

Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance

Meticulous organizational ability to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships

Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position

Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values and commitment to diversity

Compensation And Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan

Essential Functions

Teaching duties Monday–Friday 7:15 am–4:15 pm; prepared to receive students in the classroom at 7:30 am. On Wednesdays, report until 5:00 pm for Professional Development.

Occasionally may be required to report to a different campus for professional development or all‑network event.

Perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, assessments, etc.

Regular morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by the principal.

Additional responsibilities may arise: attending field trips, after‑school events, family‑teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students, as needed.

Physical Demands

Must sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods.

Must spend the majority of the day standing or mobile in the classroom, talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30 lbs with or without accommodations.

Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings.

Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.

Ability to handle potential high‑stress conditions.

Join Us Do you believe that learning has no limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Are you committed to growing your strengths as an educator through individualized professional development and coaching? Apply today!

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider; Primary and Secondary Education

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