Math Teacher – Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School – Washington, DC

Thurgood Marshall Academy is a college-preparatory, law-themed high school located in Washington, DC—seeks a Math Teacher for the 2015-16 school year. Thurgood Marshall Academy serves 400 students in grades 9–12.

History

Thurgood Marshall Academy grew out of the experience of law students and professors in the DC Street Law clinical program at Georgetown University Law Center who witnessed how limited opportunities stunted the academic and social development of students in Ward 8. They also saw an opportunity to use legal principles as teaching tools to educate and empower the students that they encountered.

Now in its 15th year of operation, Thurgood Marshall Academy is among the top performing, open-enrollment high school in the District of Columbia: student test scores are consistently three to four times higher than those of students in surrounding public high schools; SAT scores surpass those of students in the District of Columbia by over 60 points; and AP passing rates double those of other high schools in the District. The school is a Tier 1 school.

Academics

Thurgood Marshall Academy offers a standards-based, college preparatory academic program to all of its students. The curriculum strives to help students develop their own voice by teaching them the skills lawyers have—the ability to solve complex problems, think critically and advocate persuasively for themselves and their communities. The instructional program prepares students to master District of Columbia and national standards by balancing standardized test preparation with creative and engaging alternative assessments.

Working at Thurgood Marshall Academy

Thurgood Marshall Academy is currently accepting applications for a science teacher for the 2015-16 school year.

Applicants should be passionate, energetic, and dedicated to working with under-served youth. Candidates should have relentless commitment to educating and engaging our students in their academic pursuits. Candidates must hold at least a B.A/B.S in a related field; candidates with prior teaching experience and/or certification are strongly encouraged to apply.

Thurgood Marshall Academy encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Thurgood Marshall Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

Thurgood Marshall Academy offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits.

How to apply

Submit a resume to teach@tmapchs.org, referencing “Math” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls.

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