Math instructor Jobs in Washington, DC

3rd Grade Math Lead Teacher Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Model:

• 50/50 English-Hebrew Immersion Our Mission Sela was founded to dismantle educational inequity, racial segregation, and cultural isolation.
• We provide a space where students are celebrated as they begin their journey as global citizens.
• As a bilingual Hebrew-English school, we proudly serve over 280 students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade in the heart of DC.
• The Role As the 3rd Grade Math Lead Teacher , you will serve as a homeroom co-teacher within our 50/50 immersion model.
• You will be the primary instructor for Mathematics for the 3rd-grade cohort.
• You will work jointly with the English Language Arts (ELA) teacher and the Hebrew language teacher to lead many aspects of the day.
• You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, rigorous math instruction, ensuring a seamless dual-language experience for our diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Excellence:

• Design Common Core-aligned math lesson plans that challenge students while accommodating diverse learning styles.

Data-Driven Growth:

• Regularly analyze formal and informal math assessment data to tailor pedagogical choices and drive student achievement.

Classroom Culture:

• Maintain an inviting, high-energy learning environment through effective classroom management and developmentally appropriate strategies.

Collaboration:

• Partner closely with the 3rd-grade ELA teacher and Hebrew co-teacher to ensure curricular coherence and a unified student experience.

Commitment to Equity:

• Uphold the firm belief that all students can achieve at high levels, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity.
• Instruction and Curriculum Plan and deliver standards-aligned 3rd-grade math instruction , focusing on critical areas such as multiplication, division, fractions, and area/perimeter.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that support student engagement, mathematical fluency, and differentiated learning.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Establish clear and measurable learning objectives for students and regularly evaluate progress toward those goals.
• Participate in collaborative planning with the STEM/Math content-area team.
• Classroom Environment and Student Engagement Create and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Implement classroom management practices that promote positive student behavior and engagement.
• Foster student voice, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving.
• Ensure equitable access to manipulatives, instructional resources, and academic supports.
• Student Support and Collaboration Collaborate with special education teachers, English learner specialists, and counselors to meet the needs of all learners.
• Participate in student support processes, including Student Support Team (SST) meetings and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Use student performance data to identify learning gaps and provide appropriate math interventions.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as required by IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Family Engagement and Communication Maintain regular, professional communication with families regarding student math progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and other family engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with families to support student development and success.

Minimum Requirements Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Master’s degree preferred).

Expertise:

• Deep subject-matter knowledge in Elementary Mathematics ; ideally a major/minor or graduate degree in Education or a STEM field.
• A teaching license is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• At least two years of elementary teaching experience with a proven track record of student growth.

Skills:

• Exceptional oral and written communication; ability to motivate a diverse group of learners.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Compensation & Benefits Sela PCS offers a competitive salary scale based on experience and education.

Salary Range:

• $58,525 - $98,328 (selapcs.org/careers) Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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