ABOUT MERIDIAN PCSMeridian is a PreK8th grade school located in Washington DCs vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their selfconfidence and selfrespect through academic achievement. Our 650 students are a diverse mix of AfricanAmerican 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 is committed to serving families from our local communities; and onethird 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 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 laserfocused on student growth achievement and socialemotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement collaboration and studentcentered us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcsdc.
ABOUT THE POSITIONMeridian seeks In House Substitute Teachers for immediate hire. Meridian departmentalizes beginning in 4th grade. Our 4th5th 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
QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree 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 highlystructured effective and fun learning environment
- Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
- Provide classroom coverage in the absence of lead teacher
HOW TO APPLYDo 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 Schools 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.