Early Childhood Teacher (Prek3 - Prek4)

College success begins with a great foundation. That’s why Woodridge International Elementary and Middle develops inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring students who are motivated to discover more about their community and world.Woodridge Elementary pre-K3-4th grade students follow an International Baccalaureate program that uses observation, questioning, and creative scenarios to build the skills and character traits necessary for lifelong learning. With an emphasis on Spanish language study, students explore core subject areas such as reading and mathematics with an emphasis on expression and relating to others.Woodridge Middle students in grades 6-8 develop a deeper understanding of core content with a focus on critical analysis and college exposure. All students follow a rigorous and culturally diverse curriculum in eight areas: English and language arts, foreign language (Spanish), mathematics, science, social studies, humanities, art, and technology. Advanced Placement skills are embedded in prerequisite courses to ensure readiness for Friendship’s college-preparatory high schools.One of the few D.C. campuses with an in-house library, Woodridge incorporates classic and contemporary books, art, and music as part of the daily school experience. A Blue Ribbon Schools nominee, Woodridge’s exceptional student outcomes have earned special visits from 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, and former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.

• Demonstrate continued mastery of content area
• Lead students to high levels of academic success through rigorous, targeted, and differentiated instruction
• Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing a full range of student needs and learning styles
• Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas
• Develop formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery
• Use data to drive instruction

• Hold students accountable to high academic and behavioral expectations
• Align practices and routines to an achievement-oriented classroom culture
• Foster a safe environment that encourages curiosity, academic risk taking, accountability and collaboration.

• Reflect on classroom success and areas of improvement to continuously develop practice
• Contribute to the campus and Friendship-wide community by collaborating, seeking professional development, and sharing best practices

• Promote parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication
• Maintain high professional standards in communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators

• Experience in the role preferred
• Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities
• 2+  years of relevant PreK-3 urban teaching experience with significant academic gains strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.  Master’s degree preferred
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• 2 years experience with C.L.A.S.S - https://teachstone.com/class/ 
• Successful completion of the ETS PRAXIS II Exam: Early Childhood Education Content Knowledge
• Familiarity with the Science of Play

To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links:

• Creative Curriculum - https://teachingstrategies.com/product/the-creative-curriculum-for-preschool/