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Math Teacher

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School
Washington, DC
Salary Band: $63,565 – $97,268

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.

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Teach

Instruction may include math content across Levels 1–5, such as:

• Foundational numeracy: whole numbers, basic operations, fractions, decimals
• Applied math: percentages, ratios, proportions, measurement, and integers
• Pre-algebra and algebra: expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, and systems
• Geometry and data analysis: graphs, probability, statistics, and real-world problem solving
• GED-aligned mathematical reasoning: application of math concepts to postsecondary and workforce scenarios
   

Key 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

Required

• 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

• 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

Salary

This position is compensated within a salary band of $63,565 – $97,268, with placement determined by education, experience, and internal equity.

Total Rewards & Benefits

Academy of Hope offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, stability, and professional growth, including:

• 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

Why Academy of Hope

Founded in 1985, Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School serves adults seeking high school credentials, postsecondary access, and workforce advancement. We are committed to equity, excellence, and supporting learners — and staff — as whole people.

Academy of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.