Instructional Roles

YOUR FUTURE AT INGENUITY PREP STARTS HERE

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the colleges and careers they choose. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

Not seeing the exact role you're looking for available today? That's okay, we'd still love to meet you! IP is building our team for the 2027–2028 school year, and we're looking for exceptional educators and leaders before we even know exactly which openings we'll have. Submit your resume now, and you'll join a select group of candidates prioritized for early outreach the moment a matching role opens, meaning we come to you first, not the other way around

**WHY INGENUITY PREP?
**At Ingenuity Prep, we believe great schools are built by great people. We are a collaborative, mission-driven community committed to academic rigor, civic leadership, and creating meaningful opportunities for our students, and we know that starts with investing in the people who make that work possible. Whether you’re supporting students in the classroom, leading a team, strengthening our operations, or shaping schoolwide strategy, you’ll join a community that values high expectations, strong relationships, continuous learning, and shared responsibility for our students’ success. If you’re looking for a place to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact alongside people who care deeply about the work and one another, we’d love to learn more about you.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FORWe are seeking talented professionals to join our team who are driven by achievement, equity, and continuous growth, and who have the discipline to meet a high bar. We might be the right fit for you if you believe in:  

• Achievement Orientation: You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

**CONSIDERING A MOVE TO D.C.? WE'LL HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN
**Great staff shouldn't be ruled out just because they don't live here yet. If you're open to relocating for the right opportunity, Ingenuity Prep offers a relocation bonus for full-time new hires moving from outside a 50-mile radius of D.C. that is scaled to how far you're coming from. Our Talent Team works closely with relocating candidates from the very first conversation, helping you think through timing, logistics, and what it really means to move and start strong in a brand-new city. If a move to D.C. is on your radar, we want to hear from you.

MORE ABOUT USIngenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. If you join our team, our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation (commensurate with 1-10 years of experience) with up to 7% annual growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan (keep your number!), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and staff-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  However, at this time, we do not provide job sponsorship for international candidates.