SY26-27 After School Associate Teacher

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Experience
• Work closely with students to provide individualized assistance, ensuring all students are engaged, supported, and able to fully participate in activities.
• Build strong relationships with students and contribute to a welcoming, respectful, and joyful atmosphere.
• Actively observe student participation and behavior, providing real-time support and sharing insights with the Lead Teacher to strengthen the student experience.
• Program Operations & Collaboration
• Assist the Lead Teacher in preparing for and executing engaging club activities and lessons.
• Help uphold clear routines, expectations, and organization to ensure a smooth and well-managed program environment.
• Assist with organizing, setting up, and distributing materials needed for daily programming.
• Partner with the Lead Teacher and other staff to ensure alignment, strong communication, and a cohesive after-school experience for students
• WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• We are seeking talented professionals driven by outcomes, equity, and continuous improvement, and who have the discipline and urgency to build teams that enable every student to meet a high bar.
• 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.
• WHAT YOU BRING
• You must have at least a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience working with the relevant age group.
• It is preferred that you meet one of the following education qualifications:
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Associate's Degree (or higher) in any subject area
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours in any subject area
• State-awarded certificate comparable to CDA approved by the OSSE
• You must take and pass a drug test prior to your employment due to the funding of this program through a child-care subsidy.
• ADDITIONAL ROLE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
• Summer School Work Hours: Monday-Friday 12-4 pm
• Program runs from June 22nd - July 17th, 2026
• Work Hours : Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 3-6:30 pm; Wednesday 2-6:30 PM
• Compensation : $23.90 per hour
• Documentation : to maintain compliance, all forms must be filled out within the first 30 days of employment:
• Government-issued ID
• College transcripts and/or HS diploma
• COVID-19 Vaccination Record
• Social Security card
• Up-to-date resume
• Background check
• DC Child Protection Registry check
• Staff Health Information Form and Staff Health Certificate
• Drug and Alcohol Test Results
• CPR Certification

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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