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Why Collegiate Academy?
Friendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to college-level courses and experiences, Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area.Collegiate’s roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College, Information Technology and Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences.Our Early College Academy, the first such program at a public charter high school in the city, offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years’ college credit before graduation. Today, Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nation’s most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year.But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity, confidence, persistence and teamwork. From an award-winning robotics team and drama club to the city’s No.1 charter high school football team, Collegiate develops well-rounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle.
Overview
We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2026-2027 school year. We are thrilled that you’re considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time.
Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.
We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2026/2027 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
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Responsibilities
- Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of learning that fosters students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
- Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments aligned to Friendship’s curriculum, college-readiness goals, and SAT expectations.
- Develop and implement comprehensive SAT preparation plans that support student growth in SAT Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing.
- Deliver engaging, research-based instruction that strengthens students’ foundational academic skills, problem-solving abilities, critical reading, grammar, writing, and test-taking strategies.
- Analyze student performance data, including diagnostic assessments, practice tests, benchmark data, and classroom performance, to monitor progress and deliver focused interventions.
- Administer SAT-aligned practice assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback to students on strengths, growth areas, and next steps.
- Adjust instructional strategies based on student progress, assessment data, and individual learning needs.
- Provide targeted small-group and individual support to students requiring additional intervention or acceleration.
- Stay current with SAT updates, testing formats, score expectations, and effective preparation strategies, and adjust instructional practices accordingly.
- Create a positive and research-based classroom environment that motivates students to set goals, track progress, and take ownership of their SAT preparation.
- Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance team as requested.
- Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher.
- Communicate with students to understand their talents, interests, and needs and to convey learning expectations and progress toward meeting those expectations.
- Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs and update parents/guardians regarding students’ achievements, progress, and areas for continued support.
- Collaborate with school-based staff and colleagues throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, data analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance the student learning experience and increase student achievement.
- Support school-wide college readiness and academic achievement initiatives, including SAT preparation, intervention programming, and student goal-setting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities.
- Strong understanding of SAT Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing content and strategies.
- Ability to analyze student data and use results to inform instruction, intervention, and acceleration.
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Ability to build rapport with students and motivate them to reach their full potential.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as an SAT instructor, intervention teacher, acceleration teacher, secondary math teacher, secondary English teacher, or related instructional role.
- Knowledge of current SAT testing strategies, formats, and preparation techniques.
- Identified as “in field,” which may include:
- Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from an accredited university; or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and completed Praxis requirements.
- Has demonstrated at least one year of effective teaching in their field as measured by the LEA’s teacher evaluation system.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education.
Praxis Certification Information:
- For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis
- For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov
Curriculum Information
To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links:
- Math - https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath
- ELA - https://greatminds.org/english/witwisdom
FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.
