In-House Substitute Teacher (Immediate)

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

Meridian seeks In-House Substitute Teachers for immediate hire. Meridian departmentalizes beginning in 4th grade. Our 4th-5th grade teachers specialize in math, ELA, or science/social studies instruction. The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience, preferably within an urban school setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The In-House Substitute Teacher is responsible for the following:

• Implementing the curriculum and utilizing classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Developing lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments
• Presenting academic content through a variety of instructional strategies to reach all learners
• Communicating and enforcing high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance
• Participating in professional development to learn best practices in teaching Common Core standards
• Forming and maintaining relationships with students and their families, including phone calls and conferences
• Provide classroom coverage in the absence of lead teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
• Possess a commitment to educating students for academic achievement and empowering students to make healthy lifestyle choices
• Believe in the capacity of every student for high academic achievement and a commitment to creating a highly structured, effective, and fun learning environment
• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• Provide classroom coverage in the absence of lead teacher

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. We publish the salary scale for In-House Substitute Teachers here.

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.