Job description

POSITION: Lead Pre-K Teacher - Maternity leave substitute
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal
START DATE: March 13, 2023
END DATE: April 30, 2023

We are seeking to hire a maternity leave substitute PreK Lead Teacher / ECE Lead Teacher. This will be for 8 - 10 weeks of maternity leave coverage. Bridges mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes students with special needs. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Bridges Public Charter School serves students in grade Pre-K3 to 5th grade. The school’s student population is: 65% low-income, 40% students with special needs and 50% English as a Second Language Learners.

Bridges PCS is a multicultural program; we are looking to hire individuals of diverse backgrounds to join our school staff to reflect the multicultural demographics of the students we serve.

100% mask wearing policy for students & staff. COVID-19 vaccine required for school staff. School follows DC Dept. of Health's safety guidelines and requirements for schools.

Learn more about our school by viewing our website and this short film: http://bridgespcs.org/

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will:

• Education: a dual Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education; a Masters Degree and certification in Early Childhood Education; a Bachelors Degree and certification in Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelors degree and have passed the required Praxis exams for early childhood instruction in DC.
• Have 1 to 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting. 2 or more years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Be a strong classroom manager.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and manage a general education inclusion Pre-K 3/Pre-K 4 classroom and assistant teacher(s).
• Plan and implement a program of instruction using the school's integrated early childhood curriculum.
• Development meaningful learning expeditions and projects.
• Assess student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction.
• Collaborate and co-teach with Inclusion teacher (floating special education teacher) and ELL teacher.
• Create a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students, implementing Responsive Classroom techniques.
• Respond to students’ behavior appropriately and successfully.
• Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary & Benefits
Hourly pay based on experience and education / certification. No benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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