English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

Meridian Public Charter School • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Public Charter School is seeking an English Language Arts teacher to work with elementary school students for the 2026–27 school year. Teachers collaborate with colleagues to develop cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, expand instructional resources, and establish instructional goals. They prepare challenging standards-based lessons that develop students’ critical thinking and use strong content knowledge to deliver engaging, rigorous instruction. Teachers differentiate instruction for varied learning styles and abilities, assess students’ academic and developmental growth, and use assessment results to refine teaching practices and plan differentiated lessons. They create positive learning environments grounded in urgency, rigor, and consistency, communicate with students, families, and school staff about progress toward learning goals, and maintain effective classroom procedures that support a safe, focused, and productive environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Meridian describes its workplace as collaborative and mission-driven, with clear expectations, intentional support, and opportunities for leadership. New staff can expect ongoing professional development and instructional coaching, thoughtful onboarding, and systems intended to support effectiveness and growth. The school emphasizes equity, academic rigor, artistic expression, community connection, and educating the whole child.

Compensation is based on Meridian’s teacher salary scale and determined by years of experience and education level. Staff may have opportunities to earn additional income through school-level leadership, extracurricular clubs and sports, and tutoring programs. The school states that it offers competitive pay and benefits, but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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 or strength in the content area preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.
• Two or more years of K–12 teaching experience in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement.
• Experience or strength in the content area.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, increase instructional resources, and establish instructional goals.
• Prepare standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking.
• Use strong content knowledge to present engaging and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities.
• Assess students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and varied assessment methods.
• Track and monitor assessment results to refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans.
• Apply urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations.
• Communicate with students, parents, and school staff to ensure students are on track and progressing toward goals.
• Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures and maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits within the DC public charter landscape.
• Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching.
• Opportunities to earn additional income through school-level leadership, extracurricular clubs and sports, and tutoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level