6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher

Meridian Public Charter School
US - District of Columbia - Washington
June 28, 2024

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.
Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students.
Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools.
We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body.
Our middle school campus serves nearly 200 students in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in grades 6-8.

Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school.
The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students, and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District.
We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents- all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.

Meridian's strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

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 Science and Social Studies teacher to work with our 6th grade students for the 2024-25 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 monitoring 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
Establishing and implementing effective classroom management procedures, and maintain a 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 or 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

A recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staff's satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC.
We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency and we publish our salary scales for teachers, apprentice teachers, and dedicated aides here.

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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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