Early Childhood Teacher (Prek3 - Prek4)

Company : Campus Specifics As Friendship’s founding campus nestled on Capitol Hill, Chamberlain Elementary and Middle shines as a beacon of exceptional student achievement. A multiyear, top-performing Tier 1 campus, Chamberlain places students on a proven pathway to academic success. In an era where teacher‑to‑student ratios are increasingly difficult to manage, Chamberlain places two teachers in each classroom to provide superior instruction. This approach affirms that each Chamberlain Elementary student in pre‑K3‑3 receives individually paced instruction, instilling the knowledge, skills, success habits, and character traits that lead to scholastic excellence for years to come. Consistent with Friendship’s college preparatory approach, grades 4‑8 at Chamberlain Middle follow a robust and culturally diverse curriculum that builds mastery of core academic content, introduces prerequisites for Advanced Placement courses, and nurtures students who will approach Friendship’s high‑performing high school environment with confidence. Praised as a wellspring of great teaching, Chamberlain is home to Friendship’s 2015 and 2016 Teacher of the Year winners. Responsibilities Excellent Teaching & Learning Demonstrate continued mastery of content area Lead students to high levels of academic success through rigorous, targeted, and differentiated instruction Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing a full range of student needs and learning styles Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas Develop formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery Use data to drive instruction Environment Conducive to Learning Hold students accountable to high academic and behavioral expectations Align practices and routines to an achievement‑oriented classroom culture Foster a safe environment that encourages curiosity, academic risk taking, accountability, and collaboration. Outstanding Leadership Reflect on classroom success and areas of improvement to continuously develop practice Contribute to the campus and Friendship‑wide community by collaborating, seeking professional development, and sharing best practices Organizational Strength & Viability Promote parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication Maintain high professional standards in communication with students, teachers, parents, and school administrators Qualifications Experience in the role preferred Commitment to providing a world‑class education to students from historically underserved communities 2+ years of relevant PreK‑3 urban teaching experience with significant academic gains strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. Master’s degree preferred Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above required Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment Strong oral and written communication skills 2 years experience with C.L.A.S.S – Successful completion of the ETS PRAXIS II Exam: Early Childhood Education Content Knowledge Familiarity with the Science of Play Curriculum Information Curriculum Information Creative Curriculum – Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Friendship Public Charter School