Teaching Fellow

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

DCI is hiring a full-time Teaching Fellow.

Teaching Fellows are aspiring secondary teachers who begin their career as educators at the DC International School (DCI), an International Baccalaureate school where all students learn Chinese, Spanish, or French. DCI aims to provide students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world.

Teaching Fellows join a vibrant and diverse community at DCI that supports their growth through professional development, mentorship, and on-the job training. Fellows are placed in classrooms with co-teachers who are also their mentors. Fellows eventually take on lead teacher responsibilities in 1-2 periods a day, after the initial development stage has concluded. 

To apply, complete the application and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Bilingual and biliterate Chinese, Spanish, or French and in English (preferred)
• Commitment to becoming a world-class teacher
• Alignment to DCI’s vision and mission
• Experience working with young people and/or diverse communities

Salary: $40,000 – $45,000 annually.

Responsibilities:

• Support co-teacher as an additional instructor in the classroom
• Interact with students, families, and colleagues in a professional and inviting manner, including communication in Chinese, Spanish, or French
• Teach courses and/or substitute teach as the sole instructor as necessary
• Attend Professional Development sessions and receive coaching from a mentor teacher every week
• Provide instructional support outside the classroom during the school day, such as tutoring or holding office hours
• Provide classroom management support, such as informal mentorship or supporting discipline systems
• Support extracurricular and athletic activities
• Support cultural activities that center around Chinese, Spanish, or French culture
• Draft documents and spreadsheets using Google docs on a Mac computer
• Provide administrative support or other duties as necessary

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Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. 

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave. 
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

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