High School Math Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Public Charter School is seeking dedicated professionals for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves creating a high-achievement classroom culture and providing daily instruction aligned with the school's curriculum. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate commitment to educating historically underserved communities. Preferred qualifications include relevant teaching certification and professional development evidence. The position focuses on fostering student achievement through creative learning experiences and collaboration with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing a world-class education to underserved communities.
• Experience in the role preferred.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership.
• Provide daily instruction with clear learning outcomes.
• Incorporate creative, hands-on learning experiences.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding students’ achievements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Overview

We are seeking dedicated, mission‑aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement and fostering rigorous learning, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well‑designed lessons and high‑quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands‑on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student’s achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school‑based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Commitment to providing a world‑class education to students from historically underserved communities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the role
• Identified as “in field”
  • Has a university degree in their field of teaching;
  • Has an active certification in their field of teaching; and/or
  • 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

• Math - https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.