Art; Instrumental, Photography, Graphics, Technical Design, Theatre Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School – Teacher Position )

Friendship Public Charter School is seeking teachers for the 2026‑2027 school year starting in August 2024.

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well‑designed lessons and high‑quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands‑on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student’s achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school‑based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement.
• Professional background in one or more of the following types of Art
  • Instrumental Music
  • Photography
  • Graphics Arts
  • Technical Design
  • Theatre Production

• Experience in the role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Three years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Master’s degree
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education

• For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website .org/praxis
• For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.