Spanish Teacher (SY 25-26)

Meridian Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in Washington, DC is seeking a passionate Spanish Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This full-time position involves teaching PreK-8th grade students, collaborating on curriculum development, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in urban education. The school emphasizes a love for learning and community engagement, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
• Meet HQT requirements under No Child Left Behind Act.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating on curriculum materials and instructional goals.
• Preparing standards-based lessons that challenge students’ thinking.
• Assessing students’ academic growth through various methods.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Concentration in education

Job description

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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.

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 Spanish teacher to work with our PreK through 8th grade students for the 2025-26 school year. All positions are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions.

Teachers At Meridian Are Responsible For The Following

• Collaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, increasing instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals
• Preparing standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking
• Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons
• Differentiating instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities
• Assessing students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods
• Tracking and monitor assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans
• Applying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations
• Communicating with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals
• Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures, and maintain productive, safe, and focused learning environment
• 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.
• Meet the appropriate grade level and subject area requirements to be deemed a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) under the No Child Left Behind Act
• Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred
  
  

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!

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School’s EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.

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