Substitute Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college-preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances, and unparalleled success academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Available throughout the school year.
• Believe deeply in the Friendship mission, core values, and four value drivers: (1) Excellent Teaching and Learning (2) Outstanding Leadership (3) Environment Conducive to Learning (4) Organizational Strength and Viability.
• Hold high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
• Lead students to high levels of academic success in an urban school environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement effective curriculum units and lesson plans.
• Design and deliver engaging instruction that addresses the needs of a full range of different student learning styles.
• Reflect on teaching practices and make adjustments to maximize learning time.
• Adhere to school management and discipline policies within the classroom and throughout the school campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above preferred.
• Commitment to teaching students from a minority and/or lower socioeconomic background required.
• Urban teaching experience preferred.

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.