SY–Middle School English Teacher; 5th–8th

SY26–27 Middle School English Teacher (5th–8th)

Ingenuity Prep prepares PreK, Elementary, and Middle school students in Ward 8 to succeed in college and beyond as impactful civic leaders. Our innovative instructional model promotes small‑group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development opportunities for teachers. Our teacher career ladder rewards strong performance over time, offering higher base compensation and bonuses as teachers demonstrate effectiveness. Instructional leaders support teachers with clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and targeted development.

• Mission: We're closing the opportunity gap. Students and families in Southeast D.C. have too few options for high‑quality schools. Ingenuity Prep aspires to right this systemic injustice by providing an exemplary educational option for Southeast D.C.'s students and families.
• Model: We pair high expectations with high support. An innovative teacher‑development model, paired with best‑in‑class training from strong instructional leaders, allows us to grow great teachers who ultimately lead high‑expectation and high‑support classrooms.
• Results: Our students outperform neighborhood peers on rigorous, national, college‑track assessments. Already outperforming many privileged peers, we expect students to continue defying expectations and closing achievement gaps.

• Lead effective whole‑ and small‑group instruction by planning and executing engaging, rigorous lessons based on the provided curriculum.
• Create a joyful, efficient, learning‑focused classroom experience that fosters exemplary growth in academic achievement and leadership skills.
• Build a strong classroom culture rooted in trusting relationships and effective routines and procedures.
• Engage in ongoing data analysis and lesson revision to meet all students’ academic needs, including daily exit‑ticket review and weekly assessment analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build an effective co‑teaching relationship that ensures all students' academic and social‑emotional needs are met throughout the day.
• Communicate and work closely with students' families.
• Receive regular, individualized coaching from Ingenuity Prep’s instructional leadership team to grow your practice.
• Work collaboratively in a co‑teaching environment to establish routines, provide instruction, and analyze data to improve student outcomes.

• You have experience and/or desire to serve as a lead middle‑school teacher in a low‑income school.
• You have a passion for providing rigorous instruction for students.
• You want to work closely with peers in a collaborative teaching setting.
• You thrive in a feedback‑rich culture and are eager to grow your practice through individual coaching and professional development.
• You have a history of effectively using academic data to drive whole‑group and small‑group instruction.
• You believe effective instruction is full of joy and rigor.
• You consistently build strong relationships with students and partner with families as part of your student‑success plan.
• You hold high expectations for yourself and your students.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• Highly competitive compensation.
• 100 % of medical and dental premiums for employees and dependents paid by Ingenuity Prep.
• 100 % of employee short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance plans paid by Ingenuity Prep.
• Minimum two weeks maternity/paternity leave, up to 6 weeks, at 100 % pay (60 % from IP and remaining pay from DC Paid Family Leave) for all staff, regardless of gender.
• 100 % match—up to 3 %—on your 401(k) retirement plan.
• 100 % Ingenuity Prep‑paid cell‑phone plan (you may bring your current number).
• Mac Book Air for professional and personal use.

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

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions on the basis of 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, and proof of COVID‑19 vaccination is required prior to the first day of employment.