Currently hiring part-time and full-time Title I Teachers. These educators will play a crucial role in supporting students attending private schools in the District of Columbia, by providing instruction to at-risk students.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mandates that at-risk students receive academic supports and services aimed at closing achievement gaps and ensuring all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.

Key elements of Title I include needs assessment, family engagement, equitable access to licensed / credentialed teachers, and support for providing service to students in grades K-12 (general education, SPED, and bi-lingual).

This teaching opportunity focuses on delivering instructional services to eligible students attending private schools in Washington, D.C.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required.

Other duties may be assigned.

Instruction

• Demonstrates strong content knowledge in delivering Math and Reading concepts.
• Is accountable for students’ academic growth; and increases each individual student’s achievement.
• Ability to implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum; informs instructional practices.

Classroom Environment

Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision, school

climate, regulations, and policies.

• Implements Title I instruction policies and procedures into learning environment.
• Creates a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.

Planning and Preparation

• Develops and implements curricula and activities to meet programs’ academic standards.
• Thoughtfully plans daily lessons and implements specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum; informs instructional practices.
• Ability to implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.

Professionalism

• Attends program professional development activities.
• Reflects on successes and areas of growth as a teacherseeks to improve performance, and responds to feedback.
• Participates in collaborative Title I curriculum professional development, and school-wide functions when applicable. Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree, preferred.
• We welcome applicants from diverse educational backgrounds. While a degree is preferred, we also value equivalent educational experience or relevant certifications / licenses.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter (preferably in ELA and Math).
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

Last updated : 2024-05-09