Apprentice Teacher

Founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated volunteers, Meridian Public Charter School is one of Washington, DC’s oldest continuously operating public charter schools. Serving students in grades K–8, Meridian has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to educating the whole child through its academic approach - Language, Literacy, and the Arts. Meridian operates across two campuses (Elementary and Middle), housed in historic buildings that reflect the school’s deep roots in the city.

With our elementary campus located in the historic U Street Corridor of downtown Washington, DC, and our Middle School Campus located between the Petworth and Columbia Heights neighborhoods, Meridians Campuses are both located in vibrant neighborhoods known for their rich cultural history, diverse dining options, and bustling small business community.

Meridian is deeply committed to attracting and retaining talented educators and professionals who believe in equity, growth, and impact. New staff join a collaborative, mission-driven environment where expectations are clear, support is intentional, and leadership is encouraged at every level.

• Competitive pay and benefits within the DC public charter landscape
• Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching
• A culture rooted in curiosity, resilience, and leadership
• Thoughtful onboarding and systems designed to support effectiveness and growth

What truly distinguishes Meridian among DC public charter schools is its ability to blend academic rigor, artistic expression, community connection, and educator investment within a historic and dynamic urban setting. Meridian is a place where students are known, staff are supported, families are valued, and learning is driven by purpose. Together, Meridian’s students, families, and staff form a vibrant learning community;

committed to excellence, grounded in equity, and united by a shared belief in what’s possible when Arts, Language, and Literacy lead the way. Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

We are seeking an Apprentice Teacher for SY26-27. The Apprentice Teacher works alongside a special education classroom teacher to instruct elementary school students in a self-contained classroom. The Apprentice Teacher provides support services in the classroom, resource centers and other related school areas and performs a wide variety of duties including student supervision, direct support, and instructional support in a specialized setting of under 10 students.

Candidates should have experience supporting or delivering instruction in small-group settings, with the ability to adapt instruction to meet students’ individual academic, behavioral, and developmental needs. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate in the planning and implementation of daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning of assigned students individually, in small groups and/or the whole class.
• Implement, under the supervision of a classroom teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Plan lessons and implement instruction to students in whole group, small group, or one-on-one setting under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning, arrangements of small groups, the set-up of the classroom and interest areas, and assessments.
• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of…