Middle School Teacher (All Subject Areas)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

You are:

A kind, communicative, social justice leader that seeks a high school teaching position, with a strong belief that you will prepare students to thrive in college, career, and life. You want to teach students in order to create a more just and equitable world. You have a growth mindset, want to develop the perspective, agency, and urgency to make a positive impact in the world around you, and take actions that promote justice and equity in your community.

What you’ll do

• Schedule Monday – Friday, work hours 7:40am – 4:00pm
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Ensure lessons are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Common Core State Standards
• Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school’s content and skill standards
• Maintain an organized classroom environment that facilitates learning
• Ensure that students master grade-level standards
• Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
• Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learn
• Work with teaching assistants and/or teaching fellows to provide an effective classroom environment and address the needs of individual students
• Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
• Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignments
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Share responsibility for grade level and school-wide activities
• Opportunity to work Saturdays during test prep season – additional compensation provided

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree;
• Two or more years of teaching experience in an urban setting;
• A clear understanding of standards-based curriculum and standards-based assessment;
• An ability to build a positive and supportive classroom culture;
• Used models and exemplars to drive instruction; and
• Strong collaboration skills in order to ensure student success.

You might also have:

• A Washington, D.C. teaching certification;
• A strong background in differentiated and student-centered instruction;
• Experience in hands-on learning such as experiential learning or project-based learning;
• Experience in data-driven instruction;
• Proficiency in another language; and
• A master's degree in education or your subject area

This is your chance to be part of a supportive team, make a meaningful difference, and grow in your career. Apply today!