The English Language Arts Teacher at Capital City Public Charter School is responsible for planning and implementing the language arts instructional program for students. The English Language Arts Teacher is responsible for working with students, other teachers and staff, and the Principal toward achieving the mission and goals of Capital City Public Charter School. This job description is meant to provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability of this position. There may be additional responsibilities that a teacher undertakes or that are assigned as the needs of students and of the school arise. The English Language Arts Teacher reports to the Principal.

This is a 10-month position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Why teach at Capital City?

• Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City, teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one another.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive culture.
• Invest in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want them.
• Make your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic, personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches.

High School English Teachers at Capital City:

• Plan and teach daily classes for 75-85 students taught in five periods per day (class size 12-20 students)
• Utilize a workshop model to differentiate instruction and promote student engagement
• Develop learning expeditions, curriculum, and projects
• Regularly assess student progress and use data to plan for instruction
• Meet and plan at least weekly with a grade-level team
• Serve as an advisor to 12-13 students that involves leading a daily advisory, help to develop the social curriculum, support advisees with college planning and regularly communicate with parents
• Collaborate with staff and students to implement consistent structures and develop traditions at our school
• Involve students in fieldwork and service that deepens understanding and interest
• Support students with completing portfolios and meeting passage requirements
• Attend a summer institute and weekly professional development sessions
• Complete narrative progress reports
• Certification to teach AP courses is highly desired

Capital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 3 years of full-time teaching experience.

Minimum required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least one of the following:

• A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of credit
• District of Columbia teaching license in field of instruction
• Two years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of record
• One year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification program

Additionally strong candidates have:

• Experience working in urban environments with diverse populations
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and experience teaching in a constructivist way
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Strong leadership capabilities
• A commitment to their own learning and development
• A commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse population
• Spanish language proficiency

In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check.