SY26-27 Elementary Permanent Substitute Teacher (Temporary)

*This role is a temporary hire to cover the leave of a current employee; the expected coverage dates are October - December 2026.*

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 Elementary School Academy, you will help students strengthen foundational skills, develop independence, and build confidence as curious and capable learners. As a Permanent Substitute Teacher, you will provide consistent classroom coverage, collaborate with teaching teams to carry out planned instruction, and maintain the classroom routines and individualized support that keep students engaged and growing. In this role, you will provide:

Classroom Coverage & Instruction

Provide classroom coverage and deliver instruction in partnership with the assigned classroom team.

Support a joyful, efficient, and learning-focused classroom that promotes strong academic and social-emotional growth.

Maintain classroom routines and instructional continuity during teacher absences.

Classroom Culture & Student Support

Provide emotional constancy and consistent support to students and colleagues.

Reinforce classroom expectations and contribute to a positive, supportive learning environment.

Support and supervise students during breakfast and lunch.

Data-Driven Instruction

Work with the classroom team to review formative and summative assessment data.

Use assessment findings to adjust and differentiate instruction in response to students’ learning needs.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

Collaborate with classroom colleagues to support instruction, classroom routines, and student needs.

Participate in weekly professional development and apply learning to classroom practice.

Engage in regular, individualized coaching from instructional leaders and implement feedback to strengthen practice.

• 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

Experience in K-12 school settings, DC charter preferred.

Experience with classroom management, strong systems and structures

Experience with behavior support + management

• 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

Salary Range: $20.57 - $25.69 ( commensurate with 1-10 years of experience )

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions based on 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. However, at this time, we do not provide job sponsorship for international candidates.