Math Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 26 - 27

Seeforever; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,500 - 107,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Employee benefits like dental and vision

Job summary

Seeforever is seeking a Math Teacher to support scholars’ educational needs within the Youth Services Center in Washington, DC. The position demands flexibility in facilitating multi-content coursework, implementing various instructional strategies, and creating a positive, structured classroom environment. A Bachelor's degree and eligibility for OSSE certification are required. The salary range is $67,500 - $107,500 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package, making a meaningful impact on students' lives a rewarding aspect of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, initial certification by OSSE is necessary within 1 year of employment.
• Preferred experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for various scholars.
• Maintain a positive learning environment using restorative practices.
• Ensure compliance with educational regulations and reporting.

Skills

Teaching flexibility and adaptability

Experience with diverse learning styles

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed — they will thrive!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

Site Description

The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.

Position Overview

The Math Teacher will support instructional services provided to scholars within a secure facility. In one class period, the Math Teacher will support scholars taking multiple courses, including accelerated offerings across the following content areas: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics. The role requires flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering instructional strategies to meet scholars' needs.

Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery

Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for groups of multi-aged scholars in each classroom or on their units. Ensure timely delivery and grading of lessons. Adapt lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of scholars.

Classroom Management

Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars. Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of scholars.

Collaboration, Support, and Guidance

Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and facility staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Other Duties as Assigned

Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject field (required)
• Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment)
• Experience working with opportunity or justice-involved youth (preferred)

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Salary and Benefits

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. Compensation for instructional roles follows our established pay bands, which can be accessed from our career page. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.

Pay Range

67,500 - 107,500 USD per year (MAA@ Youth Service Center)