Achievement Prep Public Charter Schools
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$65,000 - $95,000 / YEAR
The Physical Education Teacher delivers age-appropriate PE classes to elementary or middle school students while maintaining a disciplined classroom culture. Additionally, they manage and support the network's after-school athletic and sports teams programming.
A bachelor's degree is required, while a master's degree in education and previous teaching or coaching experience are preferred. Candidates must be mission-driven and committed to serving historically underserved communities.
Achievement Prep is an award-winning public charter school network dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Southeast Washington, DC. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders, not only in school but also in life. Our Values: All Scholars are Deserving: Every scholar receives an equitable, top-tier education Love is at the Core: We embrace authenticity while setting high expectations Exceptional Academic Results: Achieved through daily, data-driven, individualized learning Platinum Teachers are a Main Ingredient: YOU are the key to excellent outcomes for our scholars Families as Partners: Together, we do “three-generational work” What You Will Do The Physical Education Teacher simultaneously serves as a teacher and leader at Achievement Prep. S/he teaches a full load of Physical Education classes to elementary (K – 3) or middle (4-7) on a daily basis. S/he serves on a determined team of educators who push one another to create and sustain an outstanding environment for teaching and learning characterized by joyful rigor. The PE Teacher also supports the after school athletic and sports teams programming for the entire Network – supervising all the details related to ensuring a smoothly functioning athletics department with robust sports and athletics teams. Reporting to the Assistant Principal and/or Principal and keeping scholars physically fit daily: Physical Education Teach physical education classes to elementary or middle school scholars daily Implement coherent, age-appropriate curricula Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of scholars with differing needs Utilize a variety of assessment data to adjust short-and long-term plans, refine curriculum, and diversify instructional practice to meet scholars’ learning needs Exhibit an unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development in our scholars Embody our core values of Determination, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Mastery Create, monitor, and sustain a disciplined classroom culture of high academic and behavioral standards Adhere to classroom and school-wide behavior management systems with fidelity to reinforce rules, incentivize positive behavior, and dis-incentivize negative behavior Hold yourself and peers accountable to create and sustain an outstanding environment for teaching and learning Family Engagement Establish and maintain relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect Communicate effectively, proactively, and often with families to share scholar progress, triumphs, and challenges Call and/or meet immediately with parents/guardians when scholar grades decline significantly or when a scholar is failing Attend and support monthly Family Nights/events that invite families into the building Continuous Development Work with colleagues on a daily basis to improve scholar achievement Improve professional practice through weekly coaching sessions, weekly professional development and data-driven reflection Participate actively in weekly professional development sessions, grade-level meetings, and content team meetings Receive continuous feedback from peers and school leaders on your practice and be expected to give the same General School Support Fully integrate into the school community Assume additional school-wide responsibilities, such as lunch/recess duty, hallway posts, events committees, etc. Manage time, tasks, deadlines and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Be on campus from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and until 5:00 PM on Wednesday Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary to fulfill Achievement Prep’s mission for our scholars You Must Have Bachelor’s degree
It Would Be Nice for You to Have A Master’s degree in education Teacher leadership experience (grade level lead, department chair, mentor teacher, etc.) 2+ years of experience as a teacher of record in a K – 12 setting 1+ years of experience working with children in historically underserved communities 2+ years of lead experience as a youth coach
Why Platinum Teachers? Our teachers are worth more than gold, they’re platinum! Development: Teachers receive ongoing (weekly or bi-weekly) development from school leaders: Formal and informal observations and feedback 1:1 meetings to discuss teaching practice, scholar data, curriculum, and goals Content team meetings Wednesday afternoon professional development tailored to teacher needs Compensation & Benefits: Achievement Prep offers highly competitive compensation and benefits Medical, vision, dental benefits Flexible spending accounts for transit, dependent care, and medical expenses 401k with automatic immediate employer matching up to 4% It Pays to Stay: Upon completion of 2 full school years of service, employees become eligible for annual loyalty incentives Gifts and Achievement Prep swag Bonuses Salary - $65,000 - $95,000 (max)
Achievement Prep encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. Achievement Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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