shiningstarpcs
Discovery Lab Teacher - SY2026-2027
Washington, District of Columbia · Full-time
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About the role
- Shining Stars Montessori Academy seeks an exceptional educator to serve as a Discovery Lab Teacher with a specialization in either Mathematics or Humanities.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Tier 1+ Enrichment and Advanced Learning
Responsibilities
- The Discovery Lab Teacher provides personalized academic support, intervention, enrichment, and acceleration opportunities for students across a broad range of abilities and achievement levels.
- Academic Support and Intervention
- Provide targeted Tier II and Tier III academic support for students requiring additional assistance in Mathematics or Humanities.
- Collaborate with classroom guides to ensure continuity between classroom instruction and Discovery Lab experiences.
- Participate in MTSS, Student Support Team, and academic planning meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of student growth, interventions, and instructional outcomes.
- Support both push-in and pull-out instructional models as appropriate.
- Collaborate with classroom guides to create individualized pathways for advanced learners.
- Utilize Montessori principles and materials when appropriate to support student engagement and academic growth.
- Developing executive functioning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in Mathematics or Humanities instruction.
- Knowledge of intervention strategies, enrichment practices, and data-informed instructional decision-making.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
- Ability to analyze student performance data and translate findings into actionable instructional plans.
- Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a Montessori or public charter school
- Experience designing differentiated instruction for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Commitment to educational excellence, equity, and child-centered learning.
- Deep understanding of child development and effective instructional practices.
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred.
- Teaching certification preferred.
- Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred.
- Montessori training or experience preferred but not required.
Skills
- Foster executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, self-monitoring, and goal setting.
Benefits
- At Shining Stars Montessori Academy, the Discovery Lab Program is an innovative extension of the Montessori learning experience designed to support the unique strengths, interests, and learning needs of every child.
- Deepening understanding of classroom learning.
- Exploring advanced concepts and accelerated learning opportunities.
- Engaging in interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven, and project-based learning experiences.
- Through Discovery Labs, students develop confidence, curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning
- This role is designed to ensure that every student-from those needing additional support to those ready for advanced challenges-receives instruction tailored to their individual learning profile.
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