English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

Meridian Public Charter School • Washington, DC

14h

About The Position

Meridian Public Charter School is seeking an English Language Arts teacher to work with elementary school students during 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 and deliver rigorous, standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking, differentiate instruction for different learning styles and abilities, and assess and monitor students’ academic and developmental growth. Teachers use assessment results to refine their practice and design differentiated lessons, maintain a positive and productive classroom, and communicate with students, families, and school staff about learning progress. Other duties may be assigned.

Meridian is a Washington, DC public charter school serving students in grades K–8, with elementary and middle school campuses. The school describes its approach as centered on Language, Literacy, and the Arts and emphasizes academic rigor, equity, community connection, professional development, instructional coaching, and intentional support for staff.

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.
• Two or more years of urban K–12 teaching experience 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 a variety of 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 with high expectations.
• Communicate with students, parents, and school staff to support students’ learning progress and 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 opportunities, extracurricular clubs and sports, and tutoring programs.
• Thoughtful onboarding and systems designed to support effectiveness and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time