High School Teacher, Digital Pioneers Academy

Mission

Digital Pioneers Academy (DPA), is a 6th-12th grade college preparatory school that will consistently rank as a Tier 1 Washington, DC public charter school. Our mission is to develop the next generation of innovators. We are committed to ensuring 100% of DPA scholars graduate from college and secure a high paying, high demand job.

Position Summary

Teachers at DPA believe that all scholars can achieve at high levels. Teachers hold primary responsibility for implementation of DPA's curriculum, creating corresponding experiences, and ensuring the success of its scholars. Teachers provide rigorous educational experiences to propel scholar intellectual growth and mastery of learning standards.

At DPA, we operate as a team with one mission. We attract leaders in teaching with a successful track record of developing authentic relationships with scholars, families and professional peers. With a collective mission to develop the next generation of innovators, our teachers will develop our scholars to not only consume, but create the digital economy.

We are seeking dynamic and passionate high school educators to join our innovative teaching team and have openings in the following subject areas:

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• Pre-Calculus
• History
• Computer Science

Responsibilities

Our high school teachers are results oriented and strive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom by:

• Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards and push the rigor of the content
• Driving academic outcomes by analyzing scholar work and data, and implementing high leverage instructional moves to ensure dramatic gains for all scholars
• Developing strong relationships with parents and scholars, creating investment in school culture and academics
• Designing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
• Collaborating with grade level teachers to create consistent structures and systems for your shared cohort of scholars
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of scholars

Requirements

• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting
• Strong content knowledge for high school subject
• Bachelor’s degree with an outstanding record of academic achievement and leadership is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Belief in and alignment with Digital Pioneers Academy’s core mission and educational philosophy
• Evidence of self-motivation, diligence and willingness to be a team player
• Strong interpersonal skills and high moral character

Additional Characteristics of DPA Teachers

• Highly motivated team player with demonstrated commitment to excellent education and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
• Thorough understanding of US education landscape and knowledge of key educational reform institutions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Highly resourceful, flexible, proactive, and efficient
• Self starter looking to gain long term experience in the education sector
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure
• Must possess superior written and oral communication skills
• Adept at using a number of platforms, including but not limited to G-Suite, Mailchimp, and Squarespace

Benefits

Digital Pioneers Academy offers a competitive salary based on education and experience with beginning salaries starting at more than $64,000. Digital Pioneers Academy also offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time staff. We provide relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.