Math Teacher

ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Math Teachers to join our academic team serving adult learners across Washington, DC. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in nontraditional classrooms, values relationship-based teaching, and understands that adult learners bring lived experience, responsibilities, and resilience into the classroom. Our Math Teachers play a critical role in helping learners build foundational numeracy, master GED-level math content, and develop the confidence and problem-solving skills needed for postsecondary education, training, and career pathways. The Math Teachers are responsible for delivering in-person mathematics instruction to adult learners preparing for High School Equivalency exams (GED or National External Diploma Program) and strengthening quantitative skills applicable to real-world and workforce contexts. Instruction spans multiple instructional levels and requires intentional differentiation, data-driven decision-making, and culturally responsive practices. This role is both instructional and relational. Successful Math Teachers at AoH create classrooms that are structured, engaging, and affirming — where adult learners feel respected, supported, and challenged.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, Adult Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching math in a secondary, adult education, or alternative education setting
• Strong instructional delivery, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, adult learning theory, and culturally responsive teaching

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience teaching GED Math or working with adult learners
• Familiarity with Common Core or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults
• Experience with CASAS, Accuplacer, or similar assessments
• Experience supporting learners with disabilities or special learning needs

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned math lessons that meet GED and adult education requirements
• Differentiate instruction to support learners with varying academic levels, learning styles, and educational gaps
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Integrate technology, contextualized learning, and real-world math applications into daily instruction
• Build learner confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills
• Create a classroom environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of adult learners
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and instructional documentation
• Collaborate with Student Support Services to address barriers impacting academic success
• Provide guidance to volunteer tutors or co-teachers supporting math instruction
• Participate in intake, orientation, outreach, or seminar support as needed
• Collaborate with academic leadership and instructional colleagues to align curriculum and instruction
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and peer coaching
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to adult education, math instruction, and culturally responsive teaching
• Stay current on GED testing updates, curriculum standards, and instructional best practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (403(b))
• Generous paid time off, including personal leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid winter and spring breaks aligned with the academic calendar
• Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and role-related learning
• Hybrid work model (telework and on-site), based on role responsibilities and operational needs

What This Job Offers

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