Elementary Lead Teacher — English Language Arts

Job overview

The Elementary Lead Teacher — English Language Arts role is an onsite position in Washington, DC. Pay is $64,000–$95,000 per year. Achievement Prep is a public charter school network serving underserved communities in Southeast Washington, DC, with a mission to prepare students to excel as scholars and leaders. The teacher delivers ELA instruction, personalizes learning, and uses assessments and student data to support academic mastery. The role also works with colleagues, support teachers, students, and families to build a consistent classroom community and advance the school’s educational mission.

What you'll do

• Teach ELA to two groups of scholars daily
• implement research-based curriculum
• personalize instruction for scholars with IEPs
• create and manage assessments and use data to monitor mastery
• collaborate with peers on academic goals
• cultivate classroom culture
• co-teach with Scholar Support (SPED) Teachers
• communicate with families and support family events
• and participate in professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

elementary lead teacher

english language arts

washington dc

achievement prep

public charter school

elementary education

student assessment

iep instruction

family engagement

professional development

$64k–$95k per year

medical benefits

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with immediate employer matching up to 4%
• 44–60 days of paid time off
• wellness reimbursements
• classroom reimbursement fund
• and potential loyalty incentives after two full school years.

Why this role

Campus schedule is 7:30 AM–4:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and until 5:00 PM Wednesday. Requires a bachelor’s degree, teaching license or passing Praxis scores where applicable, and 2+ years of K–12 teaching experience.

About the employer

Achievement Prep Public Charter Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.