SY26-27 Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

• →Design and deliver standards-aligned, developmentally responsive instruction in early literacy, early math, and SEL foundations using school-aligned curricula and tools.
• →Build daily lesson plans with clear objectives, strong models, purposeful checks for understanding, and structured practice so that students experience success through routines, repetition, and joyful engagement.
• →Deliver instruction across whole-group, small-group, and center-based rotations, ensuring that learning experiences are differentiated and intentional. 

• Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
• Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.

• Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent and aligned support across classrooms.
• Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.

• Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
• Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

• Instructional Readiness: You deliver instruction that accelerates learning and contributes to strong team outcomes.
• Achievement Orientation: You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field)
• Teacher Certification (lapsed certifications are okay) or enrollment in an alternative certification program (e.g., Teach For America, Capital Teaching Residency, City Teaching Alliance, etc.)