LEARN Charter School Network Hiring for Primary Classroom Teacher Job at Washington, DC Full Time

​LEARN believes vaccination is a key step towards protecting the health safety of our communities and schools against the COVID-19 virus. We are committed to protecting our employees, scholars,​ families, volunteers, and vendors from Covid-19. This is done in keeping with the Network’s core values and through proven health/safety measures. All adults working in person with LEARN must be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC against COVID-19 to report for duty at our school. Exemptions from this vaccination mandate require review and pre-approval by LEARN Human Resources.

LEARN Charter School Network (LEARN) is seeking an entrepreneurial, founding Primary Classroom Teacher for the LEARN Washington D.C. campus on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), opening Fall 2021. LEARN invites you to bring your record of exceptional student achievement and results to implement the instructional program of the only charter school in D.C. authorized on a military installation, open to ALL D.C. scholars.

If you want to help change the lives of LEARN D.C. scholars, apply today!

About LEARN D.C.

In 2018, PAVE and POST (Parent Operator Selection Team) did an extensive national search and after conducting a rigorous selection process, chose LEARN D.C. to serve the unique needs of both Ward 8 and military families. LEARN D.C. is open to ALL students in the District. LEARN D.C. is an affiliate of LEARN’s school network of 10 PK-8th grade college preparatory elementary schools, based in the Chicagoland area, whose mission is to create measurable, transformational change in the lives of its scholars. Founded in 2001, LEARN will replicate its model in its expansion to Ward 8 in Washington D.C in Fall 2021 and will educate students in grades PK3-8th grade from both JBAB and the nearby community.

Founding staff will have the opportunity to set the vision and impact future generations of scholars in the community. The LEARN D.C. campus is a college preparatory elementary school dedicated to providing our students with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five Core Values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

About the Opportunity

At LEARN, we recognize our Primary Classroom Teachers face unique challenges, but they say their hard work proves to be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. LEARN is a great place to work because colleagues are empathetic and encouraging. Administrators are on their side by providing a supportive and nurturing environment with resources for scholars, professional development, and internal transfer opportunities.

LEARN wholeheartedly embodies teacher appreciation. From a genuine interest in teacher opinions, to celebrating and promoting professional advancement, to providing a yearly retention bonus and other rewarding perks like gift cards, LEARN values our teacher’s dedication to our scholars.

What differentiates LEARN teachers is their passionate advocacy for students and their commitment to set high expectations. We welcome inspired teachers and give them the opportunities to do work that excites them.

Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit ALL scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.

The Primary Classroom Teacher will be responsible for daily operations for his or her classroom, providing high quality instruction to all students and leading the tone of the classroom culture and tone.

Responsibilities

As a Primary Classroom Teacher, your critical tasks will include:

• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
• Executing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks.
• Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs.
• Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking and ensuring a supportive and community-based classroom environment.
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment.

Additional tasks may include:

• Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals.
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents.

· Cultivating and maintaining ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the school community.

· Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

This position is a great fit if:

• You have at least 1 year of teaching experience (ideally 3+ preferred).
• You have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.
• You have a record of living LEARN’s Core Values.
• You provide strong classroom management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

To succeed as a Primary Classroom Teacher, you demonstrate our core values by setting high expectations for yourself and our scholars, along with bringing a high level of energy and consistently positive attitude. You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage. You possess strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to express yourself effectively and concisely.

In addition, you have experience in development and implementation procedures, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.

Above all, you are an adaptive, creative educator who is comfortable interacting with students and families. You demonstrate professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, plus the capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner.’
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location