The mission of SEED Schools is to provide students with a rigorous, college preparatory, boarding school model
that prepares them for success in college and careers.
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington D.C. (SEED DC) opened in 1998 as the nation’s first urban
public college preparatory boarding school. SEED DC empowers roughly 250 students in Grades 9-12 to achieve
their full potential through our 24-hour learning environment. All SEED students live on campus between Sunday
evenings and Friday afternoons.
Our innovative model integrates a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program that develops
the whole child. This boarding school model provides a comprehensive solution to the challenges facing urban
youth and serves as a prototype for expansion nationwide. Our model has proven successful: over 90 percent of
SEED graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities throughout the country and over 60
percent remain enrolled in college or have already earned college degrees.
More information can be found on the school’s website: www.seedschooldc.org
Position Overview
The SEED School of Washington D.C. (SEED DC) is currently looking for highly dedicated educators
to teach 9th to 12th grade students for the 2022-2023 school year. Teachers will develop lesson plans,
deliver subject material, and administer assessments; as well as motivate scholars and inspire them for
success in a college preparatory school program through their teaching and expertise.
Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
o Provide an engaging 9th to 12th grade learning environment that is conducive to student
success;
o Promote and support an 9th to 12th grade program with promotion based upon standards
mastery;
o Communicate knowledge and promote high level of learning in an interesting,
stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies,
curriculum resources, and materials;
o Examine student assessment data to inform decision making and to guide and improve
instruction;
o Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework;
o Implement different instructional styles to reach different types of learners;
o Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and
submit lesson plans to the Principal, when requested;
Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning;
o Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, standards-based
curriculum, and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement
of instruction at the school;
o Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress
to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction;
o Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed;
o Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports;
o Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school
sponsored activities;
o Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom;
o Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED PCS Employee
Handbook;

Qualifications:
o Bachelors’ degree in related field
o Pass Praxis exam or hold a certification in the assigned subject

Essential Experience, Skills, and Competencies:
o Passionately committed to children
o In possession of personal integrity and a strong moral and ethical character
o Able to adhere to confidentiality requirements
o Approachable and accessible
o Flexible and creative problem-solver and strategic thinker with impeccable judgment
o A positive team player who openly collaborates, builds consensus and seeks input
o Able to inspire, motivate and be trusted by colleagues
o A believer in high standards, accountability for all, and continuous improvement
o Is committed to SEED’s mission and its beliefs
o Able to think strategically in aligning one’s own work streams to the larger
organizational mission
o Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, with creative and positive energy for working
with youth
o Works independently as well as collaboratively with a team while managing multiple
tasks.
If you are interested in joining The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C., we would like to
hear from you. To be considered, you must forward a complete package consisting of the following to

hrseed@seedschooldc.org :
1. Letter of Interest indicating specific teaching area
2. Résumé
Proof of Passing Praxis II Test in the specific content area
4. Proof of degree conferred and/or transcript
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and
ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship, and other programs.
This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this
position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other
duties or skills may be required.

• NOTE: On Sept. 20, 2021, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed Mayor’s Order 2021-109 requiring that

by Nov. 1, 2021 all adults who are regularly in schools and child care facilities in the District
must have received a full course of vaccination against COVID-19. A full course of vaccination
means an individual must have received the second dose of a 2-dose series, or one dose of a
single-dose series effective Nov. 1, 2021. This Order does not permit a test-out option for
individuals unless they have been granted a medical or religious exemption.

Elementary School Teacher

All Ingenuity Prep employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or must be approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Ingenuity Prep prepares students in Ward 8 to succeed in college and beyond as impactful civic leaders. Our innovative instructional model promotes innovative learning for students, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development opportunities for teachers. Our teacher career ladder rewards strong performance over time, giving teachers the opportunity to earn higher levels of base compensation and bonuses as they demonstrate effectiveness with their students and colleagues.

We are looking teachers who are deeply committed to students, have a passion for rigorous elementary academic instruction, and want to be part of a dynamic classroom team to join our team for the 2022-23 school year.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

• Mission: We’re closing the opportunity gap. Students and families in Southeast D.C. have too few options for high-quality elementary, middle, and high schools. Ingenuity Prep aspires to right this systemic injustice providing an exemplary educational option for Southeast D.C.’s students and families.
• Model: We pair high expectations with high support. Too often, our students are underestimated. At Ingenuity Prep, an innovative teacher development model, paired with best-in-class training from strong instructional leaders, allows us to grow great teachers who, ultimately, lead high-expectation and high-support classrooms.
• Results: Our students are defying expectations. Ingenuity Prep’s students outperform their neighborhood peers on rigorous, national, college-track assessments. Already out-performing many of their more privileged peers around the city, in the coming years, Ingenuity Prep’s students will provide an expectation-defying and achievement-gap-closing proof point — showing what our kids are capable of when we provide the right opportunities, expectations, and support.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an Elementary Teacher at Ingenuity Prep, you will:

• Work with your classroom team in the creation of a joyful, efficient, learning-focused classroom that leads to exemplary student growth — both academically and socio-emotionally.
• Build meaningful relationships with each of your students to ensure a strong foundation for academic instruction and classroom culture.
• Lead instruction for your classroom, from planning to executing engaging and rigorous lessons.
• Use a range of summative and formative assessment data, including Achievement Network data, to inform and differentiate instruction.
• Collaborate with and support colleagues in the classroom and in regular professional development opportunities.
• Provide emotional constancy and support for your students — and your colleagues.
• Communicate and work closely with students’ families.
• Receive regular, individualized coaching from IP’s instructional leadership team to grow your practice.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Ingenuity Prep may be the right fit for you if:

• You want to work closely with your peers in a collaborative teaching setting.
• You want to work in a feedback-rich culture, and are eager to grow your practice through individual coaching and professional development opportunities.
• You have a history of effectively using academic data to drive whole-group and small-group instruction.
• You believe effective instruction is full of joy and rigor.
• You have consistently partnered with families as part of your plan for student success.
• You have a track record of holding high expectations for yourself and your students.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree, and ideally certification to teach in D.C.

MORE ABOUT US

Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• An innovative compensation structure (salary and bonus) for instructional positions based on demonstrated effectiveness and retention.
• Highly competitive compensation for non-instructional positions.
• 100% of medical and dental premiums for employees paid for by Ingenuity Prep, along with 100% of dependent premiums and 50% of spouse’s or domestic partner’s premiums.
• 100% of employee’s short and long-term disability and life insurance plans paid for by Ingenuity Prep.
• A minimum of two weeks maternity/paternity leave, up to 6 weeks, at 100% of pay (60% from IP and remaining pay from DC Paid Family Leave ) for all staff — regardless of gender.
• A 100% match — up to 3% — on your 401K retirement plan.
• A 100% Ingenuity Prep-paid cell phone plan. You can even bring your current number into our plan.
• MacBook Air computer for professional and personal use

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All Ingenuity Prep employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or must be approved for an exemption.