Resident Teacher, Elementary

Resident Teacher, Elementary

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Meridian is a PreK‑8th grade school located in Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and help them build self‑confidence and self‑respect through academic achievement. With over 650 diverse students—almost 30% English language learners—and two historic campuses, we provide state‑of‑the‑art technology, aligned curricula, and a culture grounded in student growth, collaboration, and student‑centered learning.

Meridian seeks a Resident Teacher for its Elementary Campus (PreK‑5). Residents work across multiple classrooms as needed and gain opportunities for support and development. This pipeline position can lead to full Classroom Teacher roles when available.

• Implement curriculum and use classroom routines consistently.
• Develop lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments.
• Present academic content with varied instructional strategies to reach all learners.
• Communicate and enforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance.
• Participate in professional development focused on best practices in teaching Common Core standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with students and families, including phone calls and conferences.
• Provide classroom coverage when a lead teacher is absent.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• Commitment to educating students for academic achievement and empowering healthy lifestyle choices.
• Belief in every student’s capacity for high academic achievement and dedication to creating a highly structured, effective, and engaging learning environment.
• Receptive to feedback and eager to continuously improve.
• Provide classroom coverage when a lead teacher is absent.

Do 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 School’s 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. 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 law.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training