Friendship Public Charter School·Washington, District of Columbia
include creating a classroom culture focused on high achievement and student ownership, fostering intellectual, social, and emotional development. Teachers must provide daily instruction with clear outcomes, high-quality assessments aligned to the curriculum, and incorporate creative, hands-on learning experiences.
Campus Specifics Why Blow Pierce? When it comes to success in the classroom, character matters just as much as rigorous academics. Just look at the outcomes from Blow Pierce Elementary and Middle. One of the District’s highest-performing Tier 1 charter schools, Blow Pierce builds scholars who pursue academic excellence with integrity, perseverance, confidence and courage.Blow Pierce pre-K3-3 students develop a strong foundation in core subject areas through a thematic approach that brings social and cultural relevance to reading, language, mathematics, science and history. By focusing equally on students’ emotional, social, physical and academic development, Blow Pierce creates an environment of safety and respect where students embrace the character traits of high achievers.Grades 5-8 at Blow Pierce Middle build on this approach by helping students gain a deeper understanding of core content, while taking ownership of their learning. Consistent with Friendship’s focus on early college exposure, students are introduced to the major concepts they will put to work later in Advanced Placement courses and Friendship’s Early College high school program.Guided by dedicated teachers who are vested in each student’s success, Blow Pierce builds scholars who are on their way to becoming college completers. Overview Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies. Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life. We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC. For more information about our Teacher Evaluation Method, see the Danielson Framework for Teaching. For more information about our schools please visit the following
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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.
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
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; and/or 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 Praxis Certification Information: For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov Curriculum Information To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links: Math - https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree, successful completion of the Praxis II Exam, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in mathematics, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above, and two years of teaching experience demonstrating high student achievement.
Market context
Middle school math teachers in the District of Columbia are often in steady demand because schools need educators who can support core math instruction and student growth. This role is competitive because candidates are expected to bring a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and Praxis II completion, while a master’s in mathematics, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and prior teaching experience can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your resume to highlight math instruction, assessment, and classroom communication.
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