Join one of the highest-performing PreK-12 public school systems in the District of Columbia. Be surrounded by diverse educators who are committed to anti-racism and providing an excellent education to all students. We aim for 香蕉视频 to be the best place in our nation鈥檚 capital for educators to grow professionally and make an impact. Through a robust professional development program, first-class benefits, ample resources, and a team and family culture, educators can reach new heights in their careers by joining the 香蕉视频 community.
Teaching at 香蕉视频
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Why Join 香蕉视频?
Impact
Join one of the highest-performing PreK-12 public school systems in the District of Columbia. Be part of a talented group of diverse educators, all committed to anti-racism and providing an excellent education to all students.
Support
We seek to deliver unparalleled coaching and development to maximize teachers鈥 impact on student achievement. Our targeted, year-round professional development program is rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to a core curriculum provided to all teachers. Staff receive regular feedback and coaching from an administrator and content coach, allowing them to hone their craft and focus on lesson delivery and differentiation.
Teach
At 香蕉视频, we believe in developing teachers whether they are in the classroom for decades, or aspire to leadership. There are many advancement opportunities including partnership with Relay Graduate school, special education fellowship, grade level chairs, Rising Leader Vice Principal and Dean Development Cohort, and Principal in Residence Training Program.
School Culture and Equity
香蕉视频 schools are joyful and identity affirming with school cultures centered in restorative practices, positive behavior incentives, and social emotional learning. As a public school system, we also aim to identify and confront institutional racism to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for staff and students.
Additional Benefits
香蕉视频鈥檚 start at 65,500, are above the District of Columbia average, and we offer renewal add-ons of up to $5,000 each year a teacher returns. In addition, ample school budgets ensure educators do not need to pay out of pocket for classroom expenses.
香蕉视频 offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, various voluntary benefits, and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical. 香蕉视频 also offers a 403(b) retirement account with employer contributions and match, vesting after three years. Teachers have access to 香蕉视频鈥檚 additional development and enrichment opportunities such as Relay鈥檚 Masters of Arts in Teaching program, Special Education Fellowship, School Culture Champion Grants, Classroom Innovation Grants, and various fellowship and pilot programs launched each year.
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Talk with a Recruiter
Early Childhood
with Natalie Cheuk our early childhood recruitment manager.
Elementary School
with Chentese Stewart听our elementary recruitment manager.
Middle School
with Xernalia Marshall our middle school recruitment manager.
High School
with Joshua Middleton听our middle school recruitment manager.
What We Look For
Requirements
Required
Bachelor鈥檚 degree
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to quality educational opportunities
Strongly Preferred
At least two years of teaching experience in a public school or education degree with student teaching experience
Preferred
香蕉视频 prefers all teachers to be 鈥淗ighly Qualified鈥, which includes a Bachelor鈥檚 degree and passing the appropriate Praxis exam(s)
Bachelor鈥檚 degree in content area
Experience/strength in content area
Experience teaching in a predominantly African-American environment
How To Stand Out
Mission Alignment
We are looking for teachers who are passionate about 香蕉视频鈥檚 mission and to advancing its antiracist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families.
Strong content knowledge
Successful applicants show evidence of planning and delivering well structured, engaging lessons. They have demonstrated student success and use data often to inform their practice.
Positive classroom culture
香蕉视频 teachers are focused on relationship building, use restorative management strategies, and have clear systems and routines in their classroom
Teacher leadership
We are looking for team members that support their colleagues, navigate conflict thoughtfully, and are eager to grow in their practice.
How to Apply
For most teaching candidates who progress beyond the online application, the selection process involves the following steps:
Online Application: Our application is quick! An upload of your resume and a few short answer questions. While our application is rolling, we encourage you to apply as early as possible as we fill most teaching roles by Spring.
Initial Interview: We鈥檒l connect with you via phone or video (your choice) for a 30-45 minute interview to learn more about you.
Sample Teaching Video: You鈥檒l submit a sample video (or sometimes perform a lesson via zoom).
Final Interview and Demo Lesson: You’ll get to meet with our school leaders听to share more about yourself and learn more about our schools. You’ll also teach a demo lesson with our students.
References: We鈥檒l ask you to share three professional references that we鈥檒l reach out to.
Offer extended: You鈥檙e a teacher at 香蕉视频 Public Schools!