Middle School Math Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing charter school in Washington, DC is seeking dedicated professionals for teaching roles for the 2026–2027 school year. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and have a passion for fostering student achievement. Responsibilities include creating a supportive classroom culture and collaborating with staff to enhance learning experiences. Applicants with prior teaching experience and successful outcomes in student performance are preferred. The role promises a rewarding opportunity to impact students’ lives positively.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required for teaching.
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam is necessary.
• Demonstrate results of high student achievement and significant growth.
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam.
• One year of teaching experience with demonstrated growth.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture fostering student ownership of learning.
• Provide daily instruction aligned to curriculum and standards.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student learning experience.
• Maintain a visually engaging classroom with current displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate with students to understand talents and progress expectations.
• Regularly update families on student achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff across the Friendship network to enhance learning.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in the role preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Master's degree in mathematics or related field

Two years of teaching experience

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies. Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life. 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, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC. For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching. For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

Salary Scales

FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their 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

• Experience in the role preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam
• One year of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or math related field
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education
• Two years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth

Praxis 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 Statement

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.