Full-Time Substitute Teacher

WHO WE ARE

DC Prep is a network of public charter schools serving over 2,000 preschool through 8th grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8.  We’re proud of being the highest-performing public charter network in Washington, DC – our students deserve our best! – while recognizing that how we support our students to be successful is as important as the results we achieve.  That pushes us to reflect on questions such as how we can facilitate our students’ academic, social and emotional development, how we can support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long-term, and how we can engage our students’ families as our own.  While this work is hard, it’s worth it – we believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-itness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust!  

 Here's how we drive results:

• Rigorous academic focus.  Our Preppies receive the highest level of academic preparation through standards-based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments. 
• Culture built on character.  Success is built upon character, so we build “Prep Skills” (e.g., persevering on tasks and projects, self-advocacy) into every minute of the day.  We’ve built a strong community of Preppies, teachers, and families that are focused on character first.  
• Commitment to reflection and refinement.  Our results tell us that we are moving in the right direction, but there’s further to go to ensure that every student receives a transformative education.  As a team, we regularly reflect on our programmatic model to see what’s working and where we can get better.  

Are you interested in learning more about the DC Prep Way?  If so, check out our website to find out more about what we’re working towards and how we’re doing it.

FULL-TIME SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AT DC PREP

As a full-time substitute teacher, you will deliver classroom instruction at one of our six campus locations. You will report to the campus leadership team and will provide substitute coverage for classrooms based on daily/weekly coverage needs.  Additionally, you will contribute positively to the classroom community by supporting the delivery of instruction, communicating with families and reinforcing classroom expectations and vision as outlined in your partnership with the leadership team and lead teachers.  Additionally, you will seek growth opportunities by working to maximize your impact in the classroom through regular collaboration with lead teachers, seeking new opportunities for classroom ownership and responsibility and being an active and eager participant in all professional development opportunities at DC Prep.

Additionally, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting instructional planning and delivery by: 
  • Leading and co-leading productive, purposeful, inclusive, safe and equitable routines, structures and transitions during various components of the school day 
  • Reviewing lesson plans and materials ahead of time in order to be prepared to effectively support and implement the lessons designed by the Lead Teacher
  • Implementing assigned small groups in literacy and math
  • Collaborating with the lead teacher to teach with intentional structures that maximize student learning 
  • Supporting delivery of assessments 
  • Assisting in collection and grading of classwork and homework 
• Supporting a strong classroom community by: 
  • Meeting regularly with lead teachers to ensure that the vision for classroom community and strong Tier I supports are in place in the classroom  
  • Leading various components of the school day while carrying out all aspects of the vision for classroom community
  • Following student academic and behavior plans with fidelity 
• Supporting strong communication by: 
  • Meeting regularly with lead teachers to agree upon and establish classroom norms and expectations
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and coaching by:
  • Participating in weekly individual or group professional development and coaching sessions 

WHO YOU ARE

As you reflect on your most meaningful career or volunteer experiences, you realize that one commonality is having the opportunity to work with students in a school setting.  You are eager to participate in DC Prep’s professional development program to develop the skills you need to successfully lead a classroom in a teacher’s absence.   Above all, you’re passionate about the need for students from underserved communities to learn without limits, the importance of addressing the intersection of race and public education in the U.S., and the transformational power of talented, mission-aligned people working together to advance a goal.  You’re open to feedback, eager to grow, and bring your best to everything you do. You look for joy in your day-to-day and want to work with others who do, too!  

Additionally, you are the type of educator who:

• Seeks to understand.  You’ll be working among many classrooms and many grade levels and will need to carry out plans and schedules with fidelity. When something doesn’t make sense to you, you ask questions to build clarity.
• Embraces flexibility.  Your teaching assignment may change from day to day basis and so you will need to learn DC Prep’s school wide routines and procedures so that you can execute them from classroom to classroom.
• Exemplifies professionalism and integrity.  Your teammates can rely on you to meet deadlines and follow through on plans. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with students in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university strongly preferred