Elementary School Math Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School • Washington, DC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Public Charter School is seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join their team for the 2026–2027 school year. They are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures. This role is for an Elementary School Math Teacher. The school network serves students from pre-K3 through 12th grade and aims to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life. The formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the role
• Identified as “in field”
• Has a university degree in their field of teaching
• Has an active certification in their field of teaching
• Has demonstrated at least one year of effective teaching in their field as measured by the LEA’s teacher evaluation system.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student’s achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees