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High School History Teacher (SY26-27)
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Capital City Public Charter School
Washington, DC (In Person)
$76,500 Salary, Full-Time
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High School History Teacher (SY26-27) Capital City Public Charter School - 3.8 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $93,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description Capital City is looking for innovative, experienced, and passionate teachers for the school year 2026-2027. At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!
Teaching roles are 10-month positions, which are exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Why teach at Capital City?
Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City, teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one another.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion arent just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive culture.
Invest in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want them.
Make your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic, personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches. Responsibilities of High School History Teachers at Capital City include: Planning/teaching daily classes for students within a modified-block schedule (Class sizes-18-20 students)Content knowledge base to teach History. Currently hiring for the following subjects: World History, and US History.
Utilizing a workshop model to differentiate instruction and promote student engagement Developing learning expeditions, curriculum, and projectsRegularly assessing student progress and using data to plan for instructionMeeting and planning at least weekly with a grade-level team and co-teacher (if applicable)Serving as an advisor to 12-13 students that involves leading a daily advisory, helping to develop the social curriculum, and supporting advisees through regular parent communicationCollaborating with staff and students to implement consistent discipline structures and develop traditions at our schoolInvolving students in fieldwork and service that deepens understanding and interestSupporting students with completing portfolios and meeting passage requirementsAttending a summer institute and weekly professional development sessionsCompleting narrative progress reports and report cardsCertification to teach AP courses is highly desiredCapital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Masters degree and 3+ years of full-time teaching experience.
Minimum required qualifications: Bachelors degree and at least one of the following: A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of creditDistrict of Columbia teaching license in field of instructionTwo years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of recordOne year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification programSpanish speakers are desired. In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background checkAbout Our SchoolCapital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of nearly 1,000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social, emotional and academic development. Our program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity, a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. We are a credentialed EL Education Mentor School (https://eleducation.org/) in the national network of over 150 schools. Through this model, teachers craft long-term learning expeditions that connect learning to the real-world and incorporate projects, research, fieldwork, and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. Learn more at www.ccpcs.org. Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.
Teaching roles are 10-month positions, which are exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Why teach at Capital City?
Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City, teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one another.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion arent just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive culture.
Invest in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want them.
Make your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic, personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches. Responsibilities of High School History Teachers at Capital City include: Planning/teaching daily classes for students within a modified-block schedule (Class sizes-18-20 students)Content knowledge base to teach History. Currently hiring for the following subjects: World History, and US History.
Utilizing a workshop model to differentiate instruction and promote student engagement Developing learning expeditions, curriculum, and projectsRegularly assessing student progress and using data to plan for instructionMeeting and planning at least weekly with a grade-level team and co-teacher (if applicable)Serving as an advisor to 12-13 students that involves leading a daily advisory, helping to develop the social curriculum, and supporting advisees through regular parent communicationCollaborating with staff and students to implement consistent discipline structures and develop traditions at our schoolInvolving students in fieldwork and service that deepens understanding and interestSupporting students with completing portfolios and meeting passage requirementsAttending a summer institute and weekly professional development sessionsCompleting narrative progress reports and report cardsCertification to teach AP courses is highly desiredCapital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Masters degree and 3+ years of full-time teaching experience.
Minimum required qualifications: Bachelors degree and at least one of the following: A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of creditDistrict of Columbia teaching license in field of instructionTwo years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of recordOne year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification programSpanish speakers are desired. In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background checkAbout Our SchoolCapital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of nearly 1,000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social, emotional and academic development. Our program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity, a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. We are a credentialed EL Education Mentor School (https://eleducation.org/) in the national network of over 150 schools. Through this model, teachers craft long-term learning expeditions that connect learning to the real-world and incorporate projects, research, fieldwork, and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. Learn more at www.ccpcs.org. Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.