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2025 -2026 SY Science Teacher

Girls Global Academy • Washington, DC • 2d ago

High School Science Teacher

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental)

Teachers report to the Director of Academics and provide instruction in content areas.

Qualifications

Certification in relevant field

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) with a concentration in a content area

Secondary classroom experience in an urban @context (three years preferred)

Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels

Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning

Exhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team

Experience working with parents and community

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching

Growth minded , receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers

Ke y Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Implementation

Write a cohesive lesson plan and unit plans

Uses student data to drive instructional decisions

Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards including formative and summative assessments

Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development including finding ways to connect the content to students local and global perspectives

Learning and Development

Plans and teaches lessons using inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning

Uses a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest

Keeps up-to-date records of attendance and assessments in PowerSchool

School Community Engagement

Fosters positive relationships with students

Develops regular communication protocols with parents

Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups

Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives

Participate in weekly and month professional development programs

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL ALIGN TO OUR ACADEMIC APPROACH:

Creating classroom experiences that embody our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety including establishing strong relationships to demonstrate that we care about them

Foster deeply engaging lessons and activities that deliver the content in ways that excite and enable our students to learn

Use resources to effectively differentiate for all @types of learners through co-teaching with special education teachers and through providing students additional resources

About Our School

Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. We are currently a Candidate to be an International Baccalaureate World School who offers the IB Career Program with specific pathways in engineering and business.

As we continue to grow our student body to 400 students and 60 staff over the next 2-3 years, we strive to establish a strong school culture where our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety are embedded in everything we do.

Our SY 25-26 Staff: You will be an integral part of growing our school, and as a member of the GGA Staff you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so you are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of a resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our future graduating classes need staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms and are committed to making sure our students know they matter.

We are located in the heart of Washington D.C. between the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods, and just one block from the Gallery Place Metro Station. This ideal location allows us to engage our students in the vibrant and globally focused culture of the community and all that DC has to offer.

Ideal Candidates

Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.

Because you matter - this is who we are looking for:

You are highly qualified and mission oriented

You are passionate about all girls' high school education

You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment

You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset

You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1

If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team!

Our Commitments to Staff:

Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator

Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team

A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment

Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority

How to Apply

Please submit your application to our online jobs portal https://girlsglobalacademy.applytojob.com/. All applicants will have to pass a background check. Applicants must be permitted to work in the United States without a GGA sponsored Visa.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis . No phone calls, please.

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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