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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">For the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, Bridges is seeking an Early Childhood Lead Teacher.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Who We Are….</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsibility</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Engagement</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Acceptance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Creativity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Honesty</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Who Are We Loo</span>king For?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive PK-5 school community. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community.  We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.  If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Graduate Profile:  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">A Bridges “Graduate”</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social, and extracurricular goals. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">As an Early Childhood Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for:  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT:  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Plan and manage a general education inclusion classroom and assistant teacher(s).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">PreK: Plan and implement a program of instruction using the school's integrated early childhood curriculum.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">K: Plan and implement the Kindergarten curriculum for ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Math.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Developing meaningful learning expeditions and projects.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assessing student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborating and co-teaching with an Inclusion teacher, ELL Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Related Service Providers, and/or Teaching Fellow.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Working collaboratively with Instructional Coaches to create inclusive and engaging lessons for all students. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Creating a classroom culture and environment that practices Responsive Classroom techniques.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Engaging parents and families weekly in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Displaying student work based on current unit standards.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Other curriculum/instruction/assessment duties as assigned.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">ACCOUNTABILITY:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conduct ongoing assessment of student work using multiple assessment tools, including anecdotal records, performance assessments with rubrics, exams, and individualized assessments as appropriate. Use assessment data to plan for instruction and to set short and long-range goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain weekly grade book per school expectations.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain data on and utilize technology platforms to improve student achievement.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Regularly analyze student data to improve instruction, ensure equity, and make program recommendations and improvements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Other accountability duties as assigned.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data,  ideas, student work,  materials, feedback, facilitating sessions, and/or discussions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Other professional duties as assigned.   </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">SCHOOL CULTURE:  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Implementation of our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Create and sponsor an inclusive and age-appropriate Club for the school year.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Engage in Second Step implementation to assist in the social and emotional development of students. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families at all times. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Other school culture expectations as assigned.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Candidate must hold a Bachelor's (required) or Master's Degree in Education (preferred).  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Passing score on Praxis Exams (preferred)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">1-2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting (preferred).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Have knowledge of pedagogy and experience teaching in a constructivist way.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">COVID-19 vaccine preferred, not required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A track record of being a team player and community-minded.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #222222; text-decoration: underline\">SALARY &amp; BENEFITS</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Salary range: $60,000-$92,000/Per Year</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">View <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFGXlXsUZd74ZngWVnAhF_DQtTlat1Yn/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teacher Pay Scale Here  </a>  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">$3,000 is awarded for leading a high-level special education classroom</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">$2,000 is awarded for Spanish language proficiency</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">An employee's salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Contracts will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Bridges PCS benefits package includes health care, disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401 (k) or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan, in addition to other optional benefits. To ensure the safety of all students, all staff members will be fingerprinted, and background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees, without exception. Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. </span></em></span></p>",
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