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Teacher jobs in Washington, DC
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress across a subject or grade level, while managing classrooms and communicating with families and colleagues.
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from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org . ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking an ELA Teacher to work with our middle school students for the 2026-27 school year. Teachers at Meridian…
$25 - $45 per hour
Prep Academy Tutors of Southern Maryland Washington, DC (Howard University Area) + Virtual Options $25–$45/hour | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule Job Description Prep Academy Tutors of Southern Maryland is hiring qualified…
setting high expectations Exceptional Academic Results: Achieved through daily, data-driven, individualized learning Platinum Teachers are a Main Ingredient: YOU are the key to excellent outcomes for our scholars Familie…
Physical Education Teacher Teachers at GGA are responsible for creating and sustaining an empowering, progressive environment where students have multiple opportunities to flourish academically, socially and personally.…
$58.53k - $98.33k
Performing Arts Teacher (Music, Dance & Theater) Location: Washington, D.C. Model: Dual-Language Immersion Start Date: August 2026 Our Mission Sela was founded to dismantle educational inequity, racial segregation, and c…
High School Teacher (26-27 SY) Job Summary Teachers at KIPP DC lead classrooms that are academically rigorous, identity-affirming, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. As a High School Teacher…
Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental) The Science Teacher will be committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore and excel in scien…
$62.41k - $140.25k
campus, will open in the fall of 2028. Position Overview Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, seeks a Spanish Teacher for grades 5th-7th who genuinely enjoys educating middle-school aged children a…
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What teachers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$33 | $55k–$69k |
| Mid level | $33–$42 | $68k–$88k |
| Senior | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionFormative assessmentCurriculum standards alignmentParent communicationEdTech tools (LMS, Google Classroom)Patience and adaptability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
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Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
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Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
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Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
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Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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