Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation·Washington, District of Columbia
The Math Teacher will facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for scholars within a secure detention facility. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, maintaining a structured learning environment, and collaborating with staff to support scholar progress.
The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.
The Math Teacher will support instructional services provided to scholars within a secure facility. In one class period, the Math Teacher will support scholars taking multiple courses, including accelerated offerings across the following content areas: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics. The role requires flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering instructional strategies to meet scholars' needs.
Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for groups of multi-aged scholars in each classroom or on their units. Ensure timely delivery and grading of lessons. Adapt lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of scholars.
Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars. Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of scholars.
Collaboration, Support, and Guidance
Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and facility staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program. Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns. Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements.
Compliance and Reporting
Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Other Duties as Assigned
Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other.
We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential.
We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met.
We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever!
This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. Compensation for instructional roles follows our established pay bands, which can be accessed from our career page [https://www.seeforever.org/careers/]. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess or be eligible for OSSE initial certification. Experience working with justice-involved youth is preferred.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in public charter schools and schools serving underserved communities. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a clear commitment to teaching, and alignment with the school’s mission; benefits may include medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and graduate tuition support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience or interest in serving diverse student communities.
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