SY25-26 Lead Teacher (2,500 Sign-On Bonus) at Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School

About AppleTreeAppleTrees mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplish this mission we focus exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. We provide free full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 12 locations across Washington DC employing our innovative and award winning instructional model called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for What to Teach How to Teach and How to Measure Success. Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.Position SummaryThe Lead Teacher with the support of a teaching team is responsible for the growth and development of a classroom of students. The Lead Teacher uses his/her knowledge of the development of young children the ways in which young children learn and scientifically based practice to provide instruction and support the social emotional and cognitive development of young children. Lead Teacher is a non-supervisory position and reports to the Principal. This is an on-site position based in Washington DC.What youll doEstablish rich and engaging physical learning environments:Create a safe clean thematically based attractive and engaging centers-based classrooms that encourage both exploration and complex playEnsure the classroom contains sufficient supplies and materials for the weekly plans and for all components of the day and that unit materials are inventoried before and after each unitEncourage childrens ownership and contributions to the classroom environmentCreate environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners:Implement theEvery Child Ready(ECR) instructional model with fidelity and collaborates with the coach and principal to ensure fidelityDemonstrate anunderstanding of the problem-solving Response to Intervention (RTI) Instructional modelActively seek out available resources and supports for children who are not making expected progress provides additional support for students in need of remediation and differentiation in the classroomUse a variety of observational and direct assessment tools in collaboration with ECR standards to determine childrens varying needs and opportunitiesUse information and data from a variety of sources in order to differentiate instruction for all childrenEstablish clear behavior expectations rules and procedures to maximize learning time. Ensures effective implementation of universal behavior management systems as well as targeted plans to support student behaviorActively support the diversity of learners in their classrooms (e.g. cultural linguistic and academic diversity)Foster tolerance and a sense of community in their classrooms modeling and explicitly teaching acceptance and appreciation of othersCollaborate and cooperate with related service providers and student support staff (SPED ELL PBS etc.) to ensure the needs of all children are met as neededSupport the development of young children:Plan adequate time for student talk and encourages childrens language use throughout the dayPlan and integrates instructional activities that promote childrens understanding of the way things work and the world around them into the thematic curriculumSkillfully and systematically motivate students to participate in activities that support the development of their early literacy skillsImplement instructional activities that encourage childrens abilities to analyze conceptualize synthesize and evaluateIntentionally provide modeling and support for childrens expressive and receptive language throughout the school dayIntentionally and systematically implement direct instructional opportunities and provides modeling and practice opportunities for activities that promote childrens social and emotional development throughout the school dayPlan and implement intentional systematic playful and engaging activities that support the development of the above skillsCollaborate with families and communities to support childrens social emotional and cognitive development:Actively seek to make connections with their childrens family members and other important people in their childrens livesSolicit parents and community members to share their skills experiences and cultures in the classroomRegularly communicate the schools and individual childrens educational goals and progress to familiesSupport school-wide family engagement activities (i.e. planning communicating and/or leading) and participates in at least one family event each monthContribute to a community of practice:Plan collaboratively and shares ideas and resources with instructional teamShare best practices with others throughout the network and with AppleTree leadershipActively participate on at least one site-wide committeeProvide informal and formal feedback on instructional materials school-wide practices and professional development/coachingGuide professional development and growth of teaching assistant and helps team members meet professional goalsActively participate in school and network based professional development opportunities provided and seeks out additional professional developmentIncorporate coaching and feedback from regular observations conducted by Instructional Leader and AppleTree Leadership Team membersCommunicate professionally and constructively with colleaguesFulfill the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress attendance and timelinessParticipate and collaborate with families in Kindergarten Transition process and is informed of local DCPS and Public Charter Schools and private schools within the District (Pre-K teachers only)Note The preceding description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Lead Teacher.All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.What were looking forBachelors degree in elementary education reading psychology human development early childhood education or a closely related fieldTwo or more years of successful professional teaching experienceDemonstrated leadership experience organizational skills and communication abilities to lead or co-lead the instructional teamMust receive a passing score on the *Praxis II: Early Childhood Education (test code 5025) by the start of the school year or within 60 days of hire date whichever comes first. *Previous Praxis Early Childhood or Elementary Content Knowledge accepted) (10014)Demonstrated sensitivity to linguistic cultural social economic individual and role differences among persons and families servedIMPORTANT: Per Mayors Order 2021-109 on-site staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Whats in it for you . . .Competitive salaryEmployee Health Benefits in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro AreaFully covered DentalBenefits for you and all eligible dependentsFully covered Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance with buy-up optionsFree Online Wellness Platform for you and up to four eligible dependentsCompetitive Paid Time Off including early-close Mental Health Days5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not)AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued educationNetwork Professional Development OpportunitiesTo ApplyPlease visit our website: emailwith your resume and cover letter. 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