Middle School Physical Education - Specials Teacher

About DC Scholars

DC Scholars Public Charter School was founded in 2012 and serves approximately 500 students in Preschool - 8th grade. DC Scholars develops life-long scholars who have the academic knowledge and skills, individual passions, and community-mindedness necessary to succeed in and contribute to an ever-changing world. We have cultivated a mission-oriented and collaborative team. Our staff is enthusiastic about constantly setting and reaching a high bar for students. 

The Position: 

DC Scholars is seeking an outstanding Middle School Physical Education Teacher who is passionate about engaging with scholars through health education and physical movement. This teacher must value their special subject as both an important outlet and valuable learning experience for students. Additionally, this teacher will cultivate a strong culture of achievement and lead classroom communities where students are engaged and self-motivated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan towards and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom.
• Provide differentiated learning opportunities for every student.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations for student behavior.
• Receive feedback and coaching from school leaders.
• Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement.
• Reward positive student behavior and hold students accountable using school-wide systems.
• Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including home visits, phone calls to family members, and school-based meetings with families.  

Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban public or charter school
• Teaching licensure/certification, or willingness to obtain, preferred
• Demonstrated content knowledge
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Belief in the power of parent/family relationships
• Deep belief and commitment to breaking the barriers of achievement for scholars in Southeast D.C.

Mindset

• Passion for educational equity and a commitment to the mission and vision of DC Scholars
• Strong alignment with DC Scholars’ Core Values: High Bar, Passion & Persistence, Hope, Humility & Growth, and Trust
• Collaborative leadership style
• High standards of excellence for self and for others
• Evidence of well-developed emotional intelligence and empathy

The Rewards

• Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
• Targeted professional development focused on bolstering leadership capabilities
•  Supportive and Caring Community
• Competitive salaries
• Highly Competitive Benefits Packages including:
• 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• EAP 
• Employee Discount through Life Mart

Salary Details

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $103,403 annually in alignment with DC Scholars instructional salary scale and our compensation philosophy. You can review more specific details here and learn more here. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire's relevant experience and market demands.