SY Third Grade English Lead Teacher

Position: Third Grade English Lead Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Start Date: August 2025

Final date to receive applications: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2025. However, the position may be closed prior to that date if a qualified candidate is hired.
Please note that we will begin reviewing applications starting on January 3, 2025.

The Opportunity: We are seeking lead teachers with experience in elementary school education to provide instruction in English at Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS) for the  school year. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world.

Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens PCS equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued.

Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Implement a shared school mission and vision to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student.
• Reinforce the mission with students and families, inspiring them to act on the mission every single day.
• Reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly.
• Collaborate with support teachers and other staff to ensure proper and consistent implementation of our instructional program.

• Model ethical, equitable, and professional behavior and acts with integrity, fairness, cultural competence, and empathy with students and colleagues.
• Contribute to a professional school culture focused on developing relational trust with colleagues.
• Set personal and professional learning goals to promote wellness and enhance professional practice.
• Participate in professional development and coaching cycles.
• Encourage open, productive, collaborative, and trusting working relationships among administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Mentor support teachers and develop a strong classroom culture.
• Develop a supportive and positive learning environment focused on uplifting student voice.

• Develop lesson plans and teach core subjects (English Language Arts and Social Studies) as well as math and science.
• Utilize culturally sustaining and anti-bias/anti-racist practices to inform daily instruction.
• Set clear and measurable goals throughout the year for every student in all areas of study.
• Actively participate in data-analysis cycles and protocols.
• Collaboratively plan weekly with teaching teams.
• Ensure equitable access to classroom materials and resources.

• Improve and sustain a school environment that is inclusive, equitable, caring, and culturally competent.
• Maintain positive, fair, and unbiased student behavior policies.
• Work with Special Education Teacher and English Learner Teacher to support all learners’ needs.
• Use student performance and placement data to promote inclusiveness and equity.
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team (SST) and implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

• Maintain open, welcoming, and ongoing communication with families regarding student progress.
• Provide routine, two-way communication with families about school activities.
• Build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with families.
• Engage parents and families in meaningful ways.
• Participate in parent conferences and school-wide events.

Lead Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction.
• At least two years of combined experience as a…