High School Computer Science Teacher

Friendship Public Charter SchoolFriendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to college-level courses and experiences, Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area.Collegiate's roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College, Information Technology and Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences.Our Early College Academy, the first such program at a public charter high school in the city, offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years' college credit before graduation. Today, Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nation's most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year.But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity, confidence, persistence and teamwork. From an award-winning robotics team and drama club to the city's No.1 charter high school football team, Collegiate develops well-rounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle.OverviewThank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life.We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply.We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching.ResponsibilitiesCreate a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students' intellectual, social and emotional development.Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship's curriculum and standards.Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students' exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student's achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.Communicate regularly with families to identify students' talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students' achievements and progress.Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students' learning experience and increase student achievement.QualificationsExperience in the role preferredBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited universityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTwo years of teaching experience in a traditional grade school setting and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth.