Bachelor's degree required, with preference for state certification.
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in urban education preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to cultivate an inclusive, high-expectation classroom environment.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth through collaboration and reflection.
Responsibilities
Create and nurture a classroom culture of high expectations and support.
Engage in training on diversity, equity, and inclusion for both staff and scholars.
Plan and implement a research-backed curriculum effectively.
Utilize assessment data to refine instructional practices.
Build and maintain relationships with scholars, families, and staff through regular communication.
Pursue continuous improvement through coaching and data-driven reflection with peers.
Support social-emotional growth of scholars and foster their engagement in active citizenship.
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
403B matching for retirement savings.
Parental leave support for new families.
Tuition reimbursement to aid further education.
Provision of a smartphone and laptop for work efficiency.
Full Job Description
As a teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a classroom culture that reflects high expectations and high support, fostering academic and personal growth for every scholar.
Anticipated Start Date:
Work Schedule:
This is a fully on-site, school-based role that requires in-person attendance five days per week. The position does not include a remote or work-from-home option.
Who You Are:
Mission-Driven Educator: You are deeply committed to Democracy Prep's mission focusing on fostering college success and authentic civic engagement for scholars.
Outstanding Classroom Teacher: You maintain consistently high behavioral and academic expectations, supporting scholars in meeting those expectations.
Self-Reflective Professional: You are dedicated to aligning your classroom to our commitment to antiracism and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Results-Driven Assessor: You use data analysis to drive instructional decisions and teacher accountability, ensuring positive outcomes for all students.
Content Area Expert: You engage scholars with differentiated instruction and deliver high-quality curriculum by preparing rigorous and engaging lessons through thoughtful lesson planning.
Educator with Experience Preferred: You hold a Bachelor's degree (required) and have at least 2 years of teaching experience in urban areas. State certification is preferred. Note: We request transcripts as part of our onboarding process.
What You'll Do:
Ensure Classroom Culture: Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere characterized by high expectations and high support.
Create an Inclusive Environment: Engage in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and scholars.
Curriculum Implementation: Plan and prepare for the effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.
Data-Driven Instruction: Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice.
Build Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
Professional Growth: Continuously improve your practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative, data-driven reflection with department and grade-level teams.
Support Social-Emotional Well-Being: Cultivate the social-emotional growth of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture and leveraging strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the scholar support team.
Foster Active Citizenship: Engage students in age-appropriate conversations and activities about current events, participation in community service, and the celebration of culture, heritage, and identity.
Whole-School Involvement: Participate in school-wide events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities as assigned by school leadership.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree (required).
2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in urban education (preferred).
State certification (preferred).
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to create an inclusive and positive classroom culture that emphasizes high expectations for all scholars.
Commitment to professional growth through coaching, reflection, and collaborative work with colleagues.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $152,581. Our salary schedule is commensurate with years of lead teaching experience and your certification status. Our teaching salaries start at $73,000 for a first-year uncertified teacher and $76,000 for a first-year certified teacher and cap at $152,581 for a certified teacher with 29+ years of lead teaching experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403B matching, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a laptop.
About Democracy Prep Public Schools
Democracy Prep Public Schools is a network of charter schools that provides students with a rigorous and comprehensive education. The organization was founded in 2005 by Seth Andrew and is headquartered in New York, New York. Democracy Prep Public Schools operates schools in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. The organization's mission is to prepare students for success in college and in life, and to empower them to become active and engaged citizens. Democracy Prep Public Schools has been recognized for its innovative approach to education and its commitment to social justice.
