Inspired Teaching Demonstration School

Education Management51-200 employeesWebsite

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Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is a school within the Education Management industry. With a staff of 51-200 employees, the school is currently hiring for three positions. The school is located in Washington, DC. Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is currently seeking to fill the following positions: * **SY25-26 Early Childhood Lead Teacher:** This on-site position reports to the Director of Early Childhood Education. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher facilitates a play-based learning environment for PreK and Kindergarten students. Responsibilities include planning and preparing high-quality instruction, managing the classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred. DC Teaching certification is required. * **SY25-26 Elementary School Lead Teacher (Grades 1-4):** This on-site position reports to the Elementary School Assistant Principal. The Elementary School Lead Teacher facilitates inquiry-based classrooms. The responsibilities include planning and preparing high-quality instruction, classroom environment management, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a content area, with a Master's degree preferred. DC Teaching certification is required. * **Substitute teachers: daily/short-term/long-term:** This on-site position is for self-motivated individuals for daily/short-term, as well as long-term substitute positions for students PreK3 – grade 8. Daily/short-term substitutes are responsible for implementing lesson plans and performing assigned duties. Long-term substitutes are responsible for planning instruction, classroom community, collaborating with support staff, building relationships with families, contributing to the school community, professional development, and integrating research-based strategies. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience teaching with the workshop model, restorative justice, or Responsive Classroom, as well as play-based or arts-focused programs, is preferred. The following technologies are utilized: Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Student Assessment, Family Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Reflective Practice, Cultural Competence, Collaboration, Inquiry-Based Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, Progressive Education, Anti-Racist Practices, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies, Communication, and Professional Development. All positions are on-site. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Inspired Teaching Demonstration School: 1. **What is the mission of Inspired Teaching Demonstration School?** The school’s mission is to ensure that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum. 2. **What is the focus of the early childhood classrooms?** Early childhood classrooms are text, numeracy, and sensory-rich environments in which art and physical movement are integrated to ensure a developmentally appropriate school experience. 3. **What are the key elements of the school's teaching philosophy?** The five core elements are: joy; wide-ranging evidence of learning; purpose, persistence and action; student as expert; and mutual respect. 4. **What are the qualifications for a lead teacher position?** A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred. DC Teaching certification or equivalent evidence of highly qualified status is required. A commitment to reflective practice and anti-racist, anti-bias practices is expected. 5. **What is the role of the substitute teacher?** Daily/short-term substitutes implement lesson plans and perform assigned duties, while long-term substitutes also plan instruction, engage in classroom community building, and collaborate with staff. 6. **Does the school offer benefits?** Yes, the school offers a strong benefits package that includes health care, a retirement plan (employer match available), Flexible Spending accounts, supplemental insurance through AFLAC, and pre-tax public transportation/Metro benefit. 7. **Is the school an equal opportunity employer?** Yes, Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring.