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We are seeking to hire a PreK Lead Teacher / ECE Lead Teacher. We are seeking passionate professionals to be a part of our initiative to build an excellent inclusive preschool and elementary school community. Bridges' mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. 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 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.
Learn more about our school by viewing our website and this short film: http://bridgespcs.org/
How To Apply
https://bridges.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will:
Be "highly qualified"and have: a Masters Degree and certification in Early Childhood Education; a Masters Degree 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.
How To Apply
https://bridges.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
SALARY & BENEFITS
Health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for Metro, bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Employees will be contracted yearly. Employment agreements will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
