SY23-24 Resident Teacher ($45k with Subsidized Masters in Teaching)

About AppleTree

With the mission of closing the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten, AppleTree focuses exclusively on preschool and pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three and four year olds in 12 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach,” “How to Teach,” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction. 

Summary

The Resident Teacher is a critical member of the AppleTree instructional team, consisting of the Lead/Mentor Teacher, Resident Teacher, and Teaching Assistants. Resident Teachers support the Lead Teacher in all facets of instructional planning and implementation while being coached and mentored by the Lead/Mentor. The Resident Teacher engages in a year-long apprenticeship during which they learn teaching competencies and expand their knowledge of the development of young children through hands-on classroom experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities         

• Collaborate with the Mentor Teacher in an AppleTree school to implement the Every Child Ready instructional model with fidelity.
• Set an authentically positive tone and build relationships so that each student and family feels valued.
• Participate in weekly Resident Teacher professional development.
• Pursue a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree with university partner Relay Graduate School of Education.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources to understand children's instructional needs and to improve teaching and learning for young children.
• Fulfill all standards of participation and professionalism for the AppleTree Early Learning Teacher Residency program.

What makes our Program Different?

• Salaried position ($45,000) with full health, dental, vision and other benefits 
• Earn Early Childhood Certification in the District of Columbia
• Complete a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education with tuition assistance from AppleTree
• Intentional focus on early childhood education (PK3 and PK4) and preparedness for Kindergarten
• Access and training in an innovative curriculum, assessments and pedagogical practices through AppleTree's research-to-practice model
• High-level support during apprenticeship with Mentor teacher 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution conferred by June 2023 (Required)
• Undergraduate minimum GPA of 2.5
• Strong belief in social equity and a commitment to working with young children from communities that have limited access to quality educational options (Required)
• Experience/strength in early childhood education or working with young children (Preferred)

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to talent@appletreeinstitute.org, visit: https://bit.ly/3cLBbDy or scan our QR Code below: