<p>Democracy Prep Public Schools is committed to ensuring all scholars succeed in the college of their choice and lead a life of active citizenship. As a teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a classroom culture that reflects high expectations and high support, fostering academic and personal growth for every scholar.</p> <p><strong>Anticipated Start Date:</strong> 2026–2027 School Year</p> <p><strong>Work Schedule: </strong></p> <div id="message-list_1786452298.054819"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div>This is a fully on-site, school-based role that requires in-person attendance five days per week. The position does not include a remote or work-from-home option.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Mission-Driven Educator:</strong> You are deeply committed to Democracy Prep’s mission focusing on fostering college success and authentic civic engagement for scholars.</li> <li><strong>Outstanding Classroom Teacher:</strong> You maintain consistently high behavioral and academic expectations, supporting scholars in meeting those expectations.</li> <li><strong>Self-Reflective Professional:</strong> You are dedicated to aligning your classroom to our commitment to antiracism and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li> <li><strong>Results-Driven Assessor:</strong> You use data analysis to drive instructional decisions and teacher accountability, ensuring positive outcomes for all students.</li> <li><strong>Content Area Expert:</strong> You engage scholars with differentiated instruction and deliver high-quality curriculum by preparing rigorous and engaging lessons through thoughtful lesson planning.</li> <li><strong>Educator with Experience Preferred:</strong> You hold a Bachelor’s degree (required) and have at least 2 years of teaching experience in urban areas. State certification is preferred. <em>Note: We request transcripts as part of our onboarding process.</em></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Ensure Classroom Culture:</strong> Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere characterized by high expectations and high support.</li> <li><strong>Create an Inclusive Environment:</strong> Engage in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and scholars.</li> <li><strong>Curriculum Implementation:</strong> Plan and prepare for the effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.</li> <li><strong>Data-Driven Instruction:</strong> Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice.</li> <li><strong>Build Relationships:</strong> Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.</li> <li><strong>Professional Growth:</strong> Continuously improve your practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative, data-driven reflection with department and grade-level teams.</li> <li><strong>Support Social-Emotional Well-Being:</strong> Cultivate the social-emotional growth of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture and leveraging strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the scholar support team.</li> <li><strong>Foster Active Citizenship:</strong> Engage students in age-appropriate conversations and activities about current events, participation in community service, and the celebration of culture, heritage, and identity.</li> <li><strong>Whole-School Involvement:</strong> Participate in school-wide events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities as assigned by school leadership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s degree (required).</li> <li>2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in urban education (preferred).</li> <li>State certification (preferred).</li> <li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.</li> <li>Ability to create an inclusive and positive classroom culture that emphasizes high expectations for all scholars.</li> <li>Commitment to professional growth through coaching, reflection, and collaborative work with colleagues.</li> </ul> <div id="message-list_1786452298.054819"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Compensation: </strong></p> <p>The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $152,581<em>. </em>Our salary schedule is commensurate with years of lead teaching experience and your certification status. Our teaching salaries start at $73,000 for a first-year uncertified teacher and $76,000 for a first-year certified teacher and cap at $152,581 for a certified teacher with 29+ years of lead teaching experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that inclu