3rd and 4th Grades Humanities Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

This posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington, D.C. In this endeavor, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the District's best faculty members. District staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an essential role in ensuring our students maximize their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually across our six campuses in the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.

As an Elementary Humanities Teacher, you will inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and help students develop a deep appreciation for literature, history, and other humanities subjects. Through differentiated instruction and a collaborative approach, you'll help build a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

Instructional Planning & Delivery:

• Plan and deliver daily effective differentiated instruction

• Demonstrate knowledge of resources, student needs, curriculum (Wit & Wisdom and Fundations), content, and pedagogy

• Set clear instructional outcomes and design assessments to track student progress.

• Engage students in learning through creative questioning and quality discussions.

Classroom Management & Environment

• Set instructional outcomes

• Communicate directions, expectations, procedures, and content with students.

• Establish a culture of learning by effectively managing procedures and behavior.

• Maintain up-to-date records of student behavior and progress.

Student Engagement & Family Collaboration

• Foster an ongoing relationship centered on hopes and dreams to engage parents and families in their children's success.

• Use data to inform and tailor instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in the Center City PCS learning community via PLCs, campus/district professional development, and weekly campus-based grade-level planning sessions.

• Reflect on instructional practices by incorporating feedback and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Attend occasional school events outside of regular hours.

• Engage families by building positive relationships to support the studestudent'semic and personal goals.

Compliance and Professional Expectations:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

• Following school-wide procedures for attire, behavior, and punctuality (teacher hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

• Attend and participate in occasional school events outside of regular school hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable subject area, as appropriate

• Passing Praxis scores

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred)

• Strong ability to use data-driven instruction with demonstrated evidence of student growth.

• Familiarity with Common Core Shifts in ELA and Wit & Wisdom Curriculum (preferred)

• Demonstrates ability to use data to assess student learning, with evidence of growth

• References that reflect a high standing with a past employer

• Able to lift to 10 pounds and able to stand for long hours

Benefits

Center City PCS offers the following benefits to all full-time employees.

• The employer subsidizes medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums

• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with employer match

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid sick and personal time off

This description is intended to describe the work a person assigned to this position performs. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Center City PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Center City PCS is an anti-racist organization that believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values enable us to meet our mission and values better while serving students and families throughout Washington, DC. BIPOC, women, gender-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our schools, please visit our website, www.centercitypcs.org.