This posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington, D.C. In this endeavor, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the District's best faculties. Center City staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an important role in ensuring each of our students maximizes their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually across our six campuses in the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Plan and deliver daily effective differentiated instruction
Demonstrate knowledge of resources, student needs, curriculum (Wit & Wisdom), content, and pedagogy
Set instructional outcomes
Design student assessments
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture of learning
Manage classroom procedures and student behavior
Communicate directions, expectations, procedures, and content with students
Engage students in learning with quality questioning and discussion techniques
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Use student data to inform instruction and integrate differentiated instruction
Engage parents and families in their child's academic success by fostering an ongoing relationship centered around hopes and dreams.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.s
Participate in the Center City PCS learning community via PLCs, campus/district professional development, and weekly campus-based grade-level planning sessions
Reflect on teaching by accepting ongoing informal feedback and implementing changes based on that feedback
Follow school-wide procedures for attire, behavior, and punctuality (teacher hours are 8:00 AM -4:00 PMM)
Attend and participate in occasional school events outside of regular school hours
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in an applicable subject area, as appropriate
Passing Praxis scores
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred)
Familiarity with Common Core Shifts in ELA and Wit & Wisdom Curriculum (preferred)
Demonstrates ability to use data to assess student learning, with evidence of growth
References that reflect t high standing with past employers
Able to lift to 10 pounds and able to stand for long hours
Must be able to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
Benefits
Center City PCS offers the following benefits to all full-time employees.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums subsidized bythe employer
401 (k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid sick and personal time off
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
Center City PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Center City PCS is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that thisles us to better meet our mission and values by serving students and families throughout Washington, DC. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our schools, please visit our website www.centercitypcs.org.