SY26-27 Elementary Literacy Teacher (Temporary)

*This role is a short-term hire to cover the extended leave of a current employee; the expected length of time for coverage is August 2026 to November 2026.*

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

• →Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned literacy instruction that builds foundational skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency) and advanced competencies (comprehension, writing, vocabulary, discussion).
• →Teach with clarity: explicit modeling, structured practice, and checks for understanding that surface misconceptions early and drive reteach.
• →Build daily whole-group, small-group, and intervention cycles that are tightly aligned to data and focused on accelerating growth.

• Use student work, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to identify skill gaps, regroup students, and adjust instruction weekly and when necessary, daily.
• Plan with intention by anticipating common misconceptions, aligning tasks to the objective, and ensuring students engage in meaningful practice.

• Partner with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff to ensure students receive coherent, aligned literacy support across classrooms.
• Participate in planning cycles that may include internalization, rehearsal, and debrief to strengthen delivery and improve outcomes.

• Build strong student relationships and contribute to an inclusive, structured environment where students feel affirmed and challenged.
• Communicate consistently with families, providing transparency into progress, needs, and instructional priorities.

• Instructional Readiness: You deliver instruction that accelerates learning and contributes to strong team outcomes.
• Achievement Orientation: You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field)
• Teacher Certification (lapsed certifications are okay) or enrollment in an alternative certification program (e.g., Teach For America, Capital Teaching Residency, City Teaching Alliance, etc.)