SYResident Teacher

Overview

About Apple Tree Apple Tree focuses exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education with a mission of closing the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 11 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award-winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach” and “How to Measure Success.”

Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from Apple Tree educators, partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.

The Resident Teacher is a critical member of the Apple Tree instructional team, consisting of the Lead/Mentor Teacher, Resident Teacher, and Teaching Assistants. Resident Teachers support the Lead Teacher in all facets of instructional planning and implementation while being coached and mentored by the Lead/Mentor. The Resident Teacher engages in a year-long apprenticeship during which they learn teaching competencies and expand their knowledge of the development of young children through hands-on classroom experience.

• Collaborate with the Mentor Teacher in an Apple Tree school to implement the Every Child Ready instructional model with fidelity
• Set an authentically positive tone and build relationships so that each student and family feels valued
• Participate in weekly Resident Teacher professional development
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources to understand children s instructional needs and to improve teaching and learning for young children
• Fulfill all standards of participation and professionalism for the Apple Tree Early Learning Teacher Residency program

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution conferred by June 2026 (Required)
• Strong belief in social equity and a commitment to working with young children from communities that have limited access to quality educational options (Required)
• Undergraduate minimum GPA of 2.5 (Preferred)
• Experience/strength in early childhood education or working with young children (Preferred)

• Salaried position ($52,000) with full health, dental, vision and other benefits
• Eligible for Early Childhood Education certification through OSSE
• Intentional focus on early childhood education (PK3 and PK4) and preparedness for Kindergarten
• Access and training in an innovative curriculum, assessments and pedagogical practices through Apple Tree s research-to-practice model
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Health Benefits that are in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area
• Fully covered Dental Benefits for you and all eligible dependents
• Fully covered Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life insurance with buy-up options
• Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to 4 eligible dependents
• Competitive Paid Time Off, including early close Mental Health Days
• 5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account
• Apple Tree Scholarship to pay for continued education
• Network Professional Development Opportunities

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