5th Grade Math Teacher

About Perry Street Prep

Perry Street Prep serves 400+ PreK, elementary and middle school students in Northeast DC. We are a community of diverse learners with students from all eight wards of the city, building relationships with families and empowering students to be college‑ready and thrive in a global society. Our goal is to provide every student, PreK‑8th grade, with the knowledge, attitudes, and support they need to succeed in rigorous high schools and beyond.

Teaching at Perry Street Prep

We are recruiting a Middle School math teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Teaching positions at Perry Street Prep are full‑time, salaried, 10‑month positions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core‑aligned curriculum materials, increasing evidence‑based instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals grounded in research.
• Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core‑aligned lessons.
• Differentiating instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities.
• Assessing students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods.
• Tracking and monitoring assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans.
• Applying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations.
• Communicating with students, parents, and school staff to ensure that students are on‑track in their learning and making progress towards goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required; master’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary or middle school teacher in an urban environment preferred, with a track record of impact on student outcomes.
• A belief that all students can learn.
• A desire to be an active part of a diverse community of educators, scholars, and families.
• A strong work ethic, individual drive, and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Perry Street Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Please see our salary scale here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perry Street Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School’s EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Perry Street Prep prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.