DCI - District of Columbia International School is hiring: Middle School Film Pr

Middle School Film Production, Media & Design Instructor Teacher

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District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1,600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world‑class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview

DCI is hiring a full‑time Middle School Film Production, Media & Design Instructor Teacher. This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing instruction in IB Design for Middle School students at DCI during the school year.

Curriculum

The IB Design curriculum allows for teaching various disciplines within Design. The Middle School design curriculum at DCI combines elements of multiple disciplines. Candidates should be experts in at least one of the following disciplines:

• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering

We have the option to offer multiple versions of the course if an educator is qualified to teach more than one of the listed subjects.

Salary Range

$63,113 – $105,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• A Master’s Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with G‑Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills

• Plan lessons using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB Film Production, Media & Design Instructor Education curriculum framework.
• Deliver exceptional Film Production, Media & Design Instructor instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
• Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
• Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high‑performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
• Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real‑time improvement.
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content‑based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level.
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• Daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.