The Children's Guild Public Charter School opened its doors in August of 2015 in Washington DC. Our school focuses on the unique needs of children ages K-8. We offer a personalized learning environment that blends the Children's Guild Tranzed philosophy of developing caring, committed and contributing young people for our community. The culture of our school is reinforced throughout our school goals, curriculum, environment and systems. At the heart is our student centered approach to teaching and learning where our principles are guided by the way we Think, Act, Care and Reflect. We are seeking dynamic, high energy teacher candidates who will continue our tradition of excellence. We believe that teachers are the single most important factor for students demonstrating high achievement. If you believe in the power of transforming lives through a positive culture and rigorous education, you may be a good fit for us. Role Description: The General Education Teacher will provide instruction for students in a K-8 setting along with providing related educational services. The Teacher reports directly to the Principal. Responsibilities: The Teacher is responsible for: Developing age and content appropriate lessons aligned to the Common Core State Content specialization Collaborating with other team members and administration Attending professional develop and staff meetings Following the school mission and instill the beliefs in our students Helping students gain critical, creative and problem solving skills Understanding and use a variety of data and data sources for planning Fair and accurate grade reporting Managing classroom culture and student behavior Utilizing data analysis and data driven decision making protocols for lesson planning and delivery as for student support Supporting and participate in school wide activities Ensuring classroom is attractive, safe, and conducive for learning Effectively communicating with parents and caregivers Commitment to Responsive Classroom philosophies and creating culturally competent community of learners Commitment to principles of blended learning, inquiry based learning and project based learning Maintaining positive rapport with students and members of the school community Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or institution and have appropriate licensures with a content specialization. Two to four years' experience or training or an equivalent combination of education/experience is recommended. A state teaching certificate with reciprocity to the District of Columbia is required to be eligible. Skills Required :Candidates should be well versed in standards instruction, classroom management, student engagement, communication and lesson planning. The Children's Guild demonstrates an awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom it interacts (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in attitudes, organizational structures and practices