<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionBenefits: 
<ul>
<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Free uniforms</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Opportunity for advancement</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
<li>Wellness resources</li>
</ul>
 Location: The Learning Experience Williamsburg, VA Pay: $16 $19 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: Full-Time, Monday Friday At The Learning Experience (TLE), we make early education joyful, engaging, and meaningful for both children and teachers. Our Toddler Teachers create a warm, nurturing environment where little learners build confidence, independence, and social skills through purposeful play and exploration. What Youll Do: 
<ul>
<li>Foster a loving and safe classroom where toddlers (ages 12 years) can explore, learn, and grow. </li>
<li>Implement The Learning Experience L.E.A.P. Curriculum to support physical, social, and cognitive milestones. </li>
<li>Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote early language, motor skills, and curiosity. </li>
<li>Maintain strong communication with families through daily reports and progress updates. </li>
<li>Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to ensure a fun, organized, and positive classroom experience. </li>
</ul>
What Youll Bring: 
<ul>
<li>A passion for early childhood education and helping toddlers discover the world around them. </li>
<li>Experience in a childcare, daycare, or preschool environment preferred. </li>
<li>Strong teamwork, communication, and classroom management skills. </li>
<li>Must meet Virginia state licensing requirements for Toddler Teachers, including required training and background checks. </li>
</ul>
Why Youll Love Working Here: 
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay and room for career growth. </li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and mentorship. </li>
<li>A supportive, family-oriented culture where Happy Happens Here every day. </li>
</ul>
Join our TLE Williamsburg team and help toddlers take their next big steps in learning and discovery! Apply today to become a Toddler Teacher in Williamsburg, VA!

Toddler Teacher

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $29-$32 per hour 
Reports To: Program Administrator
 
Job Summary
The Educational Coordinator is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing educational support services for youth in KBECs Independent Living Program. This role is pivotal in empowering adolescents and young adults as they transition from foster care to self-sufficiency. In full compliance with DC CFSAs AI Requirements for Youth in Contracted Independent Living Programs, the Educational Coordinator will develop individual educational plans, coordinate academic and life skills workshops, and work collaboratively with partners to ensure that every resident receives tailored guidance for academic and career success.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Program Development &amp; Implementation:
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a comprehensive educational strategy that aligns with DC CFSA guidelines and meets the unique needs of ILP residents.</li>
<li>Create individualized educational plans (IEPs) and academic roadmaps in collaboration with youth and their support networks.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Counseling and Guidance:
<ul>
<li>Provide direct academic counseling to assist residents in goal setting, career planning, and overcoming educational challenges.</li>
<li>Offer guidance on college readiness, vocational training, and scholarship opportunities.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Workshops and Training Coordination:
<ul>
<li>Organize and facilitate workshops, seminars, and tutoring sessions covering topics like study skills, time management, resume building, and interview preparation.</li>
<li>Liaise with local schools, community organizations, and educational institutions to secure resources and support services.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Monitoring and Evaluation:
<ul>
<li>Track and document academic progress of residents, adjusting educational plans as necessary to meet evolving needs and regulatory benchmarks.</li>
<li>Prepare regular reports on educational outcomes and program effectiveness for internal review and for submission to DC CFSA as required.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Collaboration and Compliance:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social workers and clinical staff, to address academic concerns as part of a holistic support system.</li>
<li>Ensure all program activities are fully compliant with the standards outlined in the DC CFSA AI Requirements for Youth in Contracted Independent Living Programs (CFSA Guidelines). </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> </li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Education &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>Option A: A Masters degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution.</li>
<li>Option B: A Bachelors degree in Education, complemented by a minimum of five (5) years of experience in counseling and guiding high school students.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Skills and Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Proven ability to design and manage educational programs tailored for youth in transitional living situations.</li>
<li>Strong counseling and mentoring skills with a demonstrated track record of supporting high school students academic and personal development.</li>
<li>Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.</li>
<li>Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and utilizing digital tools for program management.</li>
<li>Familiarity with DC CFSA policies and the regulatory environment governing independent living programs is an asset.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Educational Coordinator Independent Living Program (ILP)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description16-19 
Center: Robbinsville
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!
What will you be doing? As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
 • Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years. • Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom. • Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed. • Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore. • Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities. • Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child. Top Reasons to join BrightPath: • We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment! • All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money! • We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development. • Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year. • Full-time staff are given 8 paid holidays off. • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Strong customer service skills • Ability to multitask and remain organized • Ability to work within regular operating hours • Must meet state criteria for child care employment If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

Toddler Assistant Teacher

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: 
Position: Early Childhood Chinese Lead Teacher (Pre-K3 and Pre-K4)
Supervisor: Founding Director of Teaching &amp; Learning
Start Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 2025. However, the position may be closed prior to that date if a qualified candidate is hired. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications starting on January 3, 2025.
 
The Opportunity: We are seeking lead teachers with experience in early childhood education to provide instruction in either Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English at Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS), for the 2025-2026 school year. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world. Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens PCS equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine. Global Citizens PCS opened in Ward 7 to provide children and their families living east of the Anacostia River with equitable access to dual language immersion programs. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued.
 
Mission: The mission of Global Citizens PCS is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens. We will do this by supporting students, ages 3-11, to reach their full academic and leadership potential in a nurturing learning environment. We will immerse them in the Mandarin and Spanish languages, promote the value of diversity, and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to contribute to a better world.
 
Vision: We envision academic excellence, language acquisition, and authentic inclusion of a diverse student population. We will build a strong community of learners who are confident in their ability to communicate in the Chinese, Spanish, and English languages. Our children will use language to liberate and advocate for themselves and those most marginalized. All of our children will develop a sense of self and a sense of belonging, build empathy and emotional resilience, learn to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, and challenge themselves to take action to improve the world.
 
Philosophy: We believe that all cultures have richness and value, deserve respect and consideration, and do not belong to a hierarchy. At Global Citizens PCS, we will continually examine our teaching and curricula to ensure we incorporate multiple perspectives from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, including the experiences of our students, families, communities, and staff. We will create an environment in which all students will yearn for intercultural connections and see their benefits.
 
Early Childhood Chinese Lead Teacher Job Description
 
The classroom lead teacher is one of the primary instructional leaders who influence the lives of children at Global Citizens PCS. Lead teachers will foster a student-centered learning environment that respects the culture and identity of each and every child so they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In early childhood, our children will learn all content areas in the partner language for approximately 90% of the school day. They will learn their early literacy and math skills in English for approximately 10% of the school day. The lead language teacher will teach all content areas in the partner language and will serve as the instructional lead and model for the partner language (Mandarin Chinese or Spanish). The lead English teacher will teach literacy and math skills to all children. Together, each teacher will work in tandem to positively impact student development by creating a warm and inviting learning environment; building relationships with students and families; creatively designing and implementing effective lessons within a free and liberating classroom environment; analyzing and interpreting data; collaborating professionally with colleagues; and, participating in the larger school-wide community. Lead teachers, under the direct supervision of the Director of Teaching &amp; Learning, will work collaboratively with all leadership team members to fully understand and respond to the needs of students and families, create and implement plans according to the mission, vision, and pillars of Global Citizens Public Charter School while remaining focused on the implementation of high-quality dual language instruction.
 
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 
School Mission and Vision
<ul>
<li>Implement a shared school mission and vision to promote each students social, emotional, and academic development</li>
<li>Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student</li>
<li>Reinforce the mission with students and families, inspiring them to act on the mission every single day</li>
<li>Reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly: ask regularly for feedback; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners; and, engage in professional learning</li>
<li>Collaborates with support teachers and other staff to ensure proper and consistent implementation of our instructional program</li>
</ul>
 
Equitable and Inclusive School Culture
<ul>
<li>Model ethical, equitable, and professional behavior and acts with integrity, fairness, cultural competence, and empathy with students and colleagues</li>
<li>Contribute to a professional school culture focused on developing relational trust with colleagues and building each other's capacity to promote each students social, emotional, and academic development; serves as a mentor teacher for support teachers</li>
<li>Set personal and professional learning goals to promote wellness and enhance professional practice; attend summer institute and weekly professional development sessions</li>
<li>Participate in professional development and coaching cycles led by Director of Teaching &amp; Learning and other instructional leaders</li>
<li>Encourages open, productive, collaborative, and trusting working relationships among administrators, teachers, and staff to promote an environment of continuous improvement</li>
<li>Develop a supportive and positive learning environment focused on uplifting student voice and using student data to drive student development, growth and achievement</li>
</ul>
 
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
<ul>
<li>Develop lesson plans and teach all core subjects - English Language Arts (and Social Studies), Mandarin Language Arts (and Culture), or Spanish Language Arts (and Culture), as well as math and science</li>
<li>Utilize culturally sustaining and anti-bias/anti-racist practices (along with data) to inform and guide daily instruction; incorporate student cultures, interests, and experiences into lessons and activities</li>
<li>Set clear and measurable goals throughout the year for every student in all areas of study; regularly assess the progress of each child and provide differentiated, child-centered instruction to meet the needs of each child on a daily basis</li>
<li>Actively participate in data-analysis cycles and protocols in order to evaluate and increase rigor, coherence, impact, and equity of curriculum, instruction, and assessment</li>
<li>Collaboratively plan weekly with teaching teams to develop holistic lesson plans that foster self-directed learning</li>
<li>Ensure that each student has equitable access to classroom materials, texts, learning resources and opportunities, academic and social-emotional supports, and other resources in the target language</li>
</ul>
 
Equitable and Inclusive Student Support
<ul>
<li>Improve and sustain a school environment that is inclusive, equitable, caring, and culturally competent (and meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student)</li>
<li>Maintain positive, fair, and unbiased student behavior policies that emphasize relationship reconciliation and behavioral change</li>
<li>Work with Special Education Teacher and English Learner Teacher to plan for and support all learners needs</li>
<li>Use student performance and placement data, as well as school culture data, to promote greater inclusiveness, caring, equity, and closure of opportunity gaps</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the Student Support Team (SST) and implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to meet the needs of all children, including special populations</li>
</ul>
 
Family Engagement
<ul>
<li>Maintain open, welcoming, and ongoing communication with families regarding student progress that values inclusiveness and builds trust</li>
<li>Provide routine, two-way communication with families about school activities and culture, student performance and development, and school initiatives</li>
<li>Build and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families to ensure student success</li>
<li>Engage parents and families in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each students social, emotional, and academic development</li>
<li>Participate in parent conferences and school-wide events and contributes to the broader school community</li>
</ul>
 
The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in the following:
<ul>
<li>Effective bilingual and language acquisition strategies</li>
<li>Research-based, tiered instructional strategies</li>
<li>Early Childhood curriculum, instruction, &amp; development</li>
<li>Data analysis protocols</li>
<li>Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy</li>
<li>Anti-racist beliefs and practices</li>
<li>Responsive Classroom/Restorative Justice/Conscious Discipline</li>
<li>Readers and Writers Workshop &amp; Play-Based Centers</li>
</ul>
 
Lead Teacher Requirements:
<ul>
<li>At least three years of combined experience as a teacher preferred</li>
<li>Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Teaching in elementary education or meet eligibility, including a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Education and passing scores on Praxis I &amp; II</li>
<li>Deep experience and knowledge of learning standards and student-centered curriculum</li>
<li>An energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans that support learning for students of various abilities, including those with various identified exceptionalities</li>
<li>Ability to excel as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and an instructional team</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual environment</li>
<li>Strong communication skills (both oral and written)</li>
</ul>
 
Compensation
 
Salary for this position is competitive and ranges from $60K to $80K. Additionally, Global Citizens PCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
 
Equal Opportunity Statement
 
Global Citizens PCS is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact with are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, military status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other personal or professional status.
 
How to Apply
 
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click Apply for This Job on the top right. Well review applications as we receive them until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@globalcitizensschool.org" target="_blank">careers@globalcitizensschool.org</a>.
 
Global Citizens PCS is committed to building a team that reflects the varied backgrounds and experiences of the students we seek to serve. It is important to us that you use your application materials to clearly delineate ways in which your background and experience align with Global Citizens PCSs key pillars.

SY 25-26: Early Childhood Chinese Lead Teacher (Pre-K3 and Pre-K4)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $17-$20 
Lil Voyagers Academy is seeking a dedicated and passionate VPK Teacher to join our growing team! We are a high-quality early childhood education center focused on preparing young learners for a successful transition into kindergarten.
Position Requirements:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education</li>
<li>Active CDA (Child Development Associate) credential</li>
<li>Valid VPK Instructor Credential as required by the Florida Department of Education</li>
<li>A genuine love for working with children and helping them learn and grow</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and ability to implement a structured, developmentally appropriate curriculum</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>A supportive, collaborative environment</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities</li>
<li>A well-resourced classroom and curriculum</li>
<li>Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications</li>
</ul>
If you're passionate about shaping young minds and are ready to make a difference, wed love to hear from you!
 Apply today and become a part of the Lil Voyagers Academy family.

VPK teacher

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Descripción:

Impartirá enseñanza a grupo(s) de estudiantes en el área de Educación - CDA a través de programas de Educación Continua. 
 Requisitos:
 
<ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Bachillerato en Educación Preescolar o Educación Temprana de la Niñez, o área relacionada.</li>
<li>Certificación como Especialista CDA en Desarrollo Profesional emitida por el Council for Professional Recognition.</li>
<li>Experiencia profesional y como educador, preferiblemente.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 
“Patrono con Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo y Acción Afirmativa para Mujeres, Veteranos y trabajadores/as con Discapacidad”.

Instructor(a) CDA- Educación Continua

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $43k - $45K annual DOE; $3k hiring bonus! 
TITLE: School Youth Peer Support Specialist/Crisis Responder working full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. This position will be serving the O'Neill, NE schools. 
 
MAIN FUNCTION: The School Youth Peer Support Specialist will be an individual who has had direct experience with mental health services and will utilize those experiences to collaborate with, coach, and challenge individuals to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individuals recovery. The School Youth Peer Support Specialist will aid mental health providers and youth to move toward self-advocacy in the attainment of their own, culturally specific life goals.
 
The Crisis Responder is responsible for providing 24-hour crisis coverage as part of the on-call rotation. This is a short-term service which aims to assist individuals who are in a crisis (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic). The Crisis Responder will screen, triage, and refer out to the appropriate level of care and services. The crisis program is designed to prevent hospitalizations and emergency protective custody by wrapping appropriate services around the individual to allow them the opportunity to remain in the community, therefore it is the Crisis Responders role to facilitate this.
 
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate closely with school based therapists to coordinate and enroll students in mental health services.</li>
<li>Meet with parents to complete documentation needed to establish mental health services for students.</li>
<li>Facilitate small groups each week in the school setting.</li>
<li>Interact, build rapport, and connect with youth by sharing common experiences and modeling resiliency and recovery.</li>
<li>Support youth involved with DHHS, the justice system, education system, youth, and family services.</li>
<li>Assist youth in understanding components of recovery and resiliency and in applying skills to achieve life goals.</li>
<li>Provide individualized direct support to peers according to that persons plan by supporting the individuals choice and building confidence, leading to a greater degree of independence.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups from diverse populations.</li>
<li>Attend youth case meetings (when asked), other meetings as appropriate/assigned.</li>
<li>Locate available resources, training, or skill-building opportunities that will help youth to achieve his/her goals.</li>
<li>Serve as a resource for youth served during scheduled appointments or designated drop-in hours.</li>
<li>Maintains up to date client charts to include needs assessment, screening tools, treatment plan, progress notes, discharge planning, and crisis encounters. Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with agency policy and procedures; this includes entering data into Heartlands EMR system as well as the CDS.</li>
<li>Travel is required.</li>
<li>Provide crisis support and intervention services in order to prevent a crisis, during a crisis and after a crisis has stabilized. This includes screening, triage, and safety planning. If hospitalization becomes necessary, facilitates in cooperation with all necessary parties (e.g., mental health professionals, medical facilities, domestic violence shelters, housing, substance abuse treatment, food banks, law enforcement, schools, families, inpatient providers) and assists with the clients transition back into the community.</li>
<li>Will be a part of the on-call rotation to maintain coverage of the crisis line 24/7/365. This will include evenings and weekends.</li>
<li>Attends scheduled supervisory, all-staff, and community-based staff meetings (as needed).</li>
<li>Participates in community events as assigned.</li>
<li>Participates in a committee as assigned.</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates appropriate boundaries with clients, families, referral sources, and collaborating entities.</li>
<li>Ability to form cooperative and supportive relationships with staff/agency.</li>
<li>Maintains ethics and confidentiality as dictated by profession.</li>
<li>Maintains certifications as needed.</li>
<li>Ability to form positive relationships with clients.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse</li>
<li>Skills in verbal and written communication.</li>
<li>Possess a valid drivers license and an insurable driving record.</li>
</ul>
 
EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE: 
<ul>
<li>Minimum of an AA Degree or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Identification as having direct experience with mental health and/or substance use services past or present and being able to bring this experience to ensure services, supports, and goals are driven by the youth.</li>
<li>State of Nebraska Peer Support Specialist Certification in good standing. Must become certified within one year of employment.</li>
</ul>
BENEFITS:
2-3 weeks paid vacation per year.
12 paid sick days per year.
2 paid personal days per year.
1 paid mental health day per year.
9 paid holidays per year.
3 paid training days per year.
Bereavement Leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid life insurance policy.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Aflac.
Employee Assistance Program.
3% matching 401k retirement plan within 90 days of employment.
Flexible schedule.

$3000 Sign on Bonus Youth Peer Support Specialist/Crisis Responder

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Ginger Bread House is a nurturing, play-based environment that provides a safe and caring environment for all staff and families. 
We are looking to expand our staff with people that aspire to teach young children. If you are Kind, Compassionate, Reliable, Dedicated, and Motivated, please contact us! Experience and education are encouraged, but not necessary. 
Here at GBH we help and prioritize individual growth one staff member at a time!
Ginger Bread Preschool and Childcare has full-time and part-time openings for Assistant Teachers to join our dedicated team at all of our locations: Sun Prairie, Stoughton, McFarland, Windsor, Deforest!
FREE CHILDCARE FOR EMPLOYEES!
Pay: $11.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday multiple shifts available
<ul>
<li>Our locations are open Monday through Friday: 7:00am to 5:30pm. </li>
<li>Full-Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm (40 hours per week)</li>
<li>Part -Time: We are flexible at Ginger Bread Preschool and Childcare and willing to work with you on creating your own part-time work schedule that best fits your availability.</li>
</ul>
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to receive company benefits that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Company-provided Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), and MORE!
 
Education and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Must have completed a minimum of 1 course for credit or non-credit in early childhood education, or completed the Assistant Teacher training within 6 months after assuming this position.</li>
<li>Must be at least 17 years of age.</li>
<li>Education perks - we'll help you earn your CDA for FREE!</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities for an Assistant Teacher:
<ul>
<li>Assist the teacher in care and education of children, classroom, and supplies.</li>
<li>Take sole responsibility for the group for short periods of time as required.</li>
<li>Follow program of center as designed by the curriculum teacher.</li>
<li>Assist teacher in evaluation of children if need arises.</li>
<li>Assist teacher in parent conferences if need arises.</li>
<li>Assist in keeping center neat, attractive, and safe (inside and out.)</li>
<li>Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children</li>
</ul>
 
Ginger Bread Preschool and Childcare's Mission: 
We are seeking individuals who have a desire to guide children through a safe and respectful early education, and to help them become productive members of society. At Ginger Bread, our goal is to facilitate a child's transition from the home life to a larger social circle, and to provide an enjoyable introduction into the educational learning process! 
 Check out our website!: Ginger Bread House - Child Care
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, religions, and abilities to apply for our open positions.

Assistant Teacher - Larson Beach

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: 
Position: First GradeEnglish Lead Teacher
Supervisor: Principal
Start Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2025. However, the position may be closed prior to that date if a qualified candidate is hired. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications starting on January 3, 2025.
 
The Opportunity: We are seeking lead teachers with experience in elementary school education to provide instruction in English at Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS) for the 2025-2026 school year. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world. Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens PCS equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine. Global Citizens PCS opened in Ward 7 to provide children and their families living east of the Anacostia River with equitable access to dual language immersion programs. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued.
 
Mission: The mission of Global Citizens PCS is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens. We will do this by supporting students, ages 3-11, to reach their full academic and leadership potential in a nurturing learning environment. We will immerse them in the Mandarin and Spanish languages, promote the value of diversity, and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to contribute to a better world.
 
Vision: We envision academic excellence, language acquisition, and authentic inclusion of a diverse student population. We will build a strong community of learners who are confident in their ability to communicate in the Chinese, Spanish, and English languages. Our children will use language to liberate and advocate for themselves and those most marginalized. All of our children will develop a sense of self and a sense of belonging, build empathy and emotional resilience, learn to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, and challenge themselves to take action to improve the world.
 
Philosophy: We believe that all cultures have richness and value, deserve respect and consideration, and do not belong to a hierarchy. At Global Citizens PCS, we will continually examine our teaching and curricula to ensure we incorporate multiple perspectives from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, including the experiences of our students, families, communities, and staff. We will create an environment in which all students will yearn for intercultural connections and see their benefits.
 
Elementary School Lead Teacher Job Description
 
The elementary school classroom lead teacher is one of the primary stakeholders who influence the lives of children at Global Citizens PCS. Lead teachers will foster a student-centered learning environment that respects the culture and identity of each and every child so they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In early childhood, our children learn all content areas in the target language for approximately 90% of the school day, and they learn their early literacy and math skills in English for approximately 10% of the school day. In elementary school (Kindergarten through 5th grade), we use a 50/50 model, where our children receive standards-based instruction (aligned to the Common Core State Standards) in reading, writing, math, and science in the target language for 50% of the time and in English for 50% of the time (each day). The lead English teacher will teach all content areas in English. All teachers will work collaboratively to positively impact student development by creating a warm and inviting learning environment; building relationships with students and families; creatively designing and implementing effective lessons within a free and liberating classroom environment; analyzing and interpreting data; collaborating professionally with colleagues; and, participating in the larger school-wide community. Lead teachers, under the direct supervision of the Director of Teaching &amp; Learning, will work collaboratively with all leadership team members to fully understand and respond to the needs of students and families, create and implement plans according to the mission, vision, and pillars of Global Citizens Public Charter School while remaining focused on the implementation of high-quality instruction.
 
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 
School Mission and Vision
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<li>Implement a shared school mission and vision to promote each students social, emotional, and academic development</li>
<li>Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student</li>
<li>Reinforce the mission with students and families, inspiring them to act on the mission every single day</li>
<li>Reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly: ask regularly for feedback; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners; and, engage in professional learning</li>
<li>Collaborates with support teachers and other staff to ensure proper and consistent implementation of our instructional program</li>
</ul>
 
Equitable and Inclusive School Culture
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<li>Model ethical, equitable, and professional behavior and acts with integrity, fairness, cultural competence, and empathy with students and colleagues</li>
<li>Contribute to a professional school culture focused on developing relational trust with colleagues and building each other's capacity to promote each students social, emotional, and academic development; serves as a mentor teacher for support teachers</li>
<li>Set personal and professional learning goals to promote wellness and enhance professional practice; attend summer institute and weekly professional development sessions</li>
<li>Participate in professional development and coaching cycles led by Director of Teaching &amp; Learning and other instructional leaders</li>
<li>Encourages open, productive, collaborative, and trusting working relationships among administrators, teachers, and staff to promote an environment of continuous improvement</li>
<li>Mentors support teachers and develop a strong classroom culture</li>
<li>Develop a supportive and positive learning environment focused on uplifting student voice and using student data to drive student development, growth, and achievement</li>
</ul>
 
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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<li>Develop lesson plans and teach core subjects (English Language Arts and Social Studies) as well as math and science</li>
<li>Utilize culturally sustaining and anti-bias/anti-racist practices (along with data) to inform and guide daily instruction; incorporate student cultures, interests, and experiences into lessons and activities</li>
<li>Set clear and measurable goals throughout the year for every student in all areas of study; regularly assess the progress of each child and provide differentiated, child-centered instruction to meet the needs of each child on a daily basis</li>
<li>Actively participate in data-analysis cycles and protocols in order to evaluate and increase rigor, coherence, impact, and equity of curriculum, instruction, and assessment</li>
<li>Collaboratively plan weekly with teaching teams to develop holistic lesson plans that foster self-directed learning</li>
<li>Ensure that each student has equitable access to classroom materials, texts, learning resources and opportunities, academic and social-emotional supports, and other resources in the target language</li>
</ul>
 
Equitable and Inclusive Student Support
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<li>Improve and sustain a school environment that is inclusive, equitable, caring, and culturally competent (and meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student)</li>
<li>Maintain positive, fair, and unbiased student behavior policies that emphasize relationship reconciliation and behavioral change</li>
<li>Work with Special Education Teacher and English Learner Teacher to plan for and support all learners needs</li>
<li>Use student performance and placement data, as well as school culture data, to promote greater inclusiveness, caring, equity, and closure of opportunity gaps</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the Student Support Team (SST) and implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to meet the needs of all children, including special populations</li>
</ul>
 
Family Engagement
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<li>Maintain open, welcoming, and ongoing communication with families regarding student progress that values inclusiveness and builds trust</li>
<li>Provide routine, two-way communication with families about school activities and culture, student performance and development, and school initiatives</li>
<li>Build and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families to ensure student success</li>
<li>Engage parents and families in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each students social, emotional, and academic development</li>
<li>Participate in parent conferences and school-wide events and contributes to the broader school community</li>
</ul>
Lead Teacher Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction</li>
<li>At least two years of combined experience as a teacher preferred</li>
<li>Teaching license is preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Deep experience and knowledge of learning standards and student-centered curriculum</li>
<li>An energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans that support learning for students of various abilities, including those with various identified exceptionalities</li>
<li>Ability to excel as a member of a multidisciplinary team and an instructional team</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual environment</li>
<li>Strong communication skills (both oral and written)</li>
</ul>
 
The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in the following:
<ul>
<li>Research-based, tiered instructional strategies</li>
<li>Elementary curriculum, instruction, &amp; development</li>
<li>Data analysis protocols</li>
<li>Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy</li>
<li>Anti-racist beliefs and practices</li>
<li>Responsive Classroom/Restorative Justice/Conscious Discipline</li>
<li>Readers and Writers Workshop &amp; Play-Based Centers</li>
</ul>
 
Compensation
 
Salary for this position is competitive and ranges from $60K to $80K. Additionally, Global Citizens PCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
 
Equal Opportunity Statement
 
Global Citizens PCS is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact with are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, military status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other personal or professional status.
 
How to Apply
 
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click Apply for This Job on the top right. Well review applications as we receive them until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@globalcitizensschool.org" target="_blank">careers@globalcitizensschool.org</a>.
 
Global Citizens PCS is committed to building a team that reflects the varied backgrounds and experiences of the students we seek to serve. It is important to us that you use your application materials to clearly delineate ways in which your background and experience align with Global Citizens PCSs key pillars.

SY 25- 26: First Grade English Lead Teacher

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Job Description
A lead&nbsp;teacher&nbsp;must meet the qualifications of his/her state and the following qualifications:
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<li>the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;&nbsp;</li>
<li>the ability to interact closely with children at their level;&nbsp;</li>
<li>the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;</li>
<li>the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);&nbsp;</li>
<li>the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;&nbsp;</li>
<li>the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;</li>
<li>the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and</li>
<li>the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.</li>
</ul>
An offer of employment may be made&nbsp;contingent on the following:
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<li>[A current physical examination by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest x-ray;] [may or may not be required by state regulations and/or by franchisee]</li>
<li>An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.</li>
</ul>
ll candidates who wish to be considered for the position of lead teacher must meet&nbsp;one or more&nbsp;of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:&nbsp;
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A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
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A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
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An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
</li>
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An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
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A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
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Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
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Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
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</ul>

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