Specials Teacher
Start Date: August 2025
Role Type: Full-Time, 10 month
Location: Washington, DC
FLSA Status: Exempt
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!
WORKING AT DC PREP
DC Prep's faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal.
SPECIALS TEACHERS AT DC PREP
Our lead teachers lay the foundation for our Preppies’ academic success and social emotional development by:
- Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously. You’ll adapt our rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of your students.
- Using data intentionally. You are constantly thinking about how to help Preppies achieve ambitious goals.
- Investing in their own learning. We support our teachers’ ongoing professional growth through weekly professional development opportunities.
- Working collaboratively and flexibly. DC Prep teachers are focused on outcomes for kids and understand the power of working together.
- Building mastery. Starting in 3rd grade, our schools are departmentalized, supporting you to become an expert in one content area.
- Embodying the DC Prep Way. You are excited to contribute to this culture and eager to promote the DC Prep Way to students, families, and community members.
WHO YOU ARE
As a music, art or PE teacher you are a highly visible, integral part of the campus community at DC Prep. You are passionate about your subject area and want to share that passion with your students.
Few things in life give you more pleasure than helping a child realize his or her potential for growth. You’re passionate about the need for students from underserved communities to learn without limits.
Additionally, you are a reflective, results-driven educator with:
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional constancy.
- Superior analytical skills to support ongoing curriculum planning.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Meticulous organizational abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational background and work experience
- Experience working with students in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university.
Skills and characteristics
- Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement.
- Passion for connecting with students and families.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Highly competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- DC Prep teachers are on duty at their assigned campus Mondays through Fridays from 7:15 am to 4:15 pm.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
- Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
JOIN US
Do you believe that Learning Has No Limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? 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.
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