SY26-27 After School Lead Teacher

Responsibilities

• Program Design & Student Experience
• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate club activities that spark curiosity, build skills, and reflect the interests and needs of students in grades PreK3-8.
• Foster a positive, welcoming environment where all students feel safe, valued, and excited to participate, while building strong relationships that support student engagement and growth.
• Encourage student voice, leadership, and persistence by creating opportunities for choice, collaboration, and celebration of student growth and effort.
• Program Operations & Collaboration
• Implement clear expectations, routines, and behavior systems that ensure a structured, supportive, and well-managed after-school environment.
• Partner closely with Associate Teachers and the Out-of-School Time Manager to ensure alignment, consistency, and smooth daily operations across the after-school program.
• Maintain a well-organized space, ensure materials are prepared, and uphold all safety and supervision expectations to support a seamless student experience.
• 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 leading instruction to students in a school or school-based program.
• It is preferred that you meet one of the following education qualifications:
• Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours or an Associate's Degree (or higher) in any subject area, with at least 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Enrollment in a degree program, provided that you hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) and earn an Associate's Degree or higher within four years of your initial hire date as a Teacher
• 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
• School Year Work Hours : Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 3-6:30 pm; Wednesday 2-6:30 PM
• Compensation : $35 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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