SY26-27 Early Childhood Permanent Substitute Teacher

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• As a member of our Early Childhood Academy, you will help our youngest learners build curiosity, confidence, and independence in a joyful and nurturing environment. As a Permanent Substitute Teacher, you will provide consistent instructional support and classroom coverage across Pre-K and Kindergarten, ensuring students continue to experience meaningful learning, strong relationships, and predictable routines when teachers are absent. In this role, you will:
• Instructional Delivery & Classroom Coverage
• Step into classrooms across Pre-K and Kindergarten, adapting to different classroom teams, student needs, and daily assignments.
• Implement established lesson plans and support developmentally responsive instruction in early literacy, early math, and social-emotional learning.
• Facilitate whole-group, small-group, and center-based learning, maintaining instructional momentum and providing individualized support.
• Student Support & Classroom Culture
• Work with classroom teams to maintain joyful, structured, and learning-focused environments that support students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
• Provide emotional constancy by responding calmly and consistently to student needs, reinforcing classroom expectations, and helping students navigate transitions.
• Support students during breakfast, lunch, and daily routines, promoting safety, independence, and positive peer interactions.
• Data-Informed Instruction & Continuity
• Use checks for understanding, student work, and observations to adjust support and respond to students’ learning needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teams to review formative and summative assessment data and differentiate instruction.
• Communicate student progress, classroom updates, and follow-up needs to teachers so that learning and support remain consistent across coverage transitions.
• Collaboration & Professional Growth
• Partner with teachers and instructional support staff to understand classroom plans, student needs, and shared responsibilities.
• Participate in weekly professional development and team collaboration to strengthen instructional practice and contribute to academy priorities.
• Receive regular, individualized coaching from IP’s instructional leadership team and apply feedback to improve instruction, classroom management, and student support.
• WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are seeking educators who are driven by student achievement, equity, and continuous growth, and who have the discipline to help every student meet a high bar.
• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree (in any field) is preferred
• Teaching experience in an early childhood setting, preferably in a DC charter school environment
• 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:
• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days
• + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100%
• IP-paid cell phone plan ( keep your number!
• ), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and teacher-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds