SY26-27 Elementary Literacy Teacher

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Ingenuity Prep is seeking an Elementary Literacy Teacher for its Ward 8 campus, a full‑time onsite role in a departmentalized model where two to three teachers collaborate to deliver rigorous, standards‑aligned literacy instruction, data‑driven planning, and coaching. You will build foundational and advanced literacy through explicit modeling, structured practice, and targeted small‑group or intervention cycles, with checks for understanding and a strong focus on equity. Ideal candidates demonstrate instructional readiness, achievement orientation, mission alignment, and a growth mindset, and collaborate with families and SPED staff. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and teacher certification or enrollment in an alternative program; lapsed certs allowed. To apply, tailor your materials to show evidence of accelerating literacy outcomes and collaborative planning; sponsorship for international candidates is not provided.

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a member of our Elementary School Academy, staff have the opportunity to work in a departmentalized model that allows teachers to specialize and become experts in their content, so every student receives deeper, more targeted instruction tailored to their needs. In classrooms led by two to three dedicated teachers, students take charge of their learning through academic and social-emotional learning experiences that build resilience, teamwork, and self-advocacy. As an Elementary School Literacy Teacher, you will work with students through:

Instructional Delivery & Student Support

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned literacy instruction that builds foundational skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency) and advanced competencies (comprehension, writing, vocabulary, discussion).
• Teach with clarity: explicit modeling, structured practice, and checks for understanding that surface misconceptions early and drive reteach.
• Build daily whole-group, small-group, and intervention cycles that are tightly aligned to data and focused on accelerating growth.

Data-Informed Planning & Instructional Responsiveness

• Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
• Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.

Collaboration & Co-Teaching Model

• Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent and aligned support across classrooms.
• Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.

Culture & Family Partnership

• Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
• Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking educators who are driven by student achievement, equity, and continuous growth, and who have the discipline to help every student meet a high bar. 

• Instructional Readiness: You deliver instruction that accelerates learning and contributes to strong team outcomes.
• Achievement Orientation: You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field)
• Teacher Certification (lapsed certifications are okay) or enrollment in an alternative certification program (e.g., Teach For America, Capital Teaching Residency, City Teaching Alliance, etc.)

MORE ABOUT US
Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan (keep your number!), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and teacher-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

Salary Range: $64,890 - $81,039 (commensurate with 1-10 years of experience)

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  However, at this time, we do not provide job sponsorship for international candidates.