Math Teacher (Middle School SY25-26)

The TenSquare Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Math Teacher for middle school students for the upcoming school year. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds through engaging, standards-based lessons while fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in urban education, with a commitment to student achievement. Join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and holistic student development, where your contributions can make a lasting impact. If you are ready to help shape the future of students and contribute to a collaborative educational environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in education preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on Common Core-aligned curriculum materials.
• Prepare standards-based lessons that challenge critical thinking.
• Assess students’ growth through various assessment methods.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

Spanish Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Education

Job description

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement. As one of the oldest public charter schools in the city, our campuses support about 600 racially and ethnically diverse students from all wards of Washington, DC. Approximately 25% of our students are English language learners (multilingual learners). One-third of students live in the surrounding neighborhood and approximately 50% live in Ward 1. Meridian’s elementary PreK-5th grade campus is located in DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Meridian’s middle school campus, grades 6-8, is located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Meridian draws on the strengths of our neighborhood and our partnerships with community organizations to support our students and families. The city is our classroom; as an emerging EL Education school, we prepare our students to be active citizens and create a better world. Through language learning, a rich and rigorous curriculum, and the schoolwide values of curiosity, respect, resilience, and leadership, we support students in achieving their highest aspirations.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a Math Teacher to work with our middle school students for the 2025-26 school year. All positions are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions.
Teachers at Meridian are responsible for the following:

1. Collaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, increasing instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals
2. Preparing standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking
3. Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons
4. Differentiating instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities
5. Assessing students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods
6. Tracking and monitoring assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans
7. Applying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations
8. Communicating with students, parents, and school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals
9. Establishing and implementing effective classroom management procedures, and maintaining a productive, safe, and focused learning environment
10. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as a K-12 teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred
• Experience/strength in the content area preferred
• Spanish language skills a plus

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. In the 2024-25 school year, the pay scale for teachers ranged from $61,000 -$99,000, based on level of education and years of experience.

HOW TO APPLY
Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to help Meridian continue to grow from good to great? Apply today!
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