Resident Teacher, Elementary or Middle School

ABOUT MERIDIAN

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.

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

Meridian is recruiting elementary or middle school Resident Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. 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 Resident 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, experience teaching 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

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 Resident 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.