Job Title: Meridian - Apprentice Teacher (Early Childhood)
Date Posted: 9/3/2019
Job Function: Teachers
Grade Level: Early Childhood
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date:

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC's vibrant U Street Corridor. Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. Meridian is committed to serving our local community, and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.

Meridian's strengths include a beautiful main campus, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement and support.

• In 2015, Meridian launched a comprehensive and intensive school improvement initiative. Since then, the school has seen steady, sustained gains in student learning and achievement including:
• A 17.6 point gain to a 59.4 on the DC Public Charter School Board's 100-point Performance Management Framework (PMF). This increase is the among the highest PMF score increase during this two-year period for all PS-8 charter schools. Now, Meridian is on the cusp of becoming a Tier 1 school.

Two out of three students at Meridian improved their math and reading scores faster than their peers across the District of Columbia and nationally.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Apprentice Teacher works alongside a classroom teacher to instruct students in self-contained early childhood classroom. The Apprentice Teacher provides support services in classrooms, 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. 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 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 supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Communicate with teachers as may be required for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives; 504 plans, or any other student plans/trackers.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Support classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Provide assistance to physical and occupational therapy, speech and language, vision and hearing support programs. Assist students with gross and fine motor activities including feeding and toileting.
• Assist with lunchroom duties, including carrying trays, organizing meal trays for students, and cleaning up meals.
• Respond to inquiries from other teachers, parents, administrators, students, etc. for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Provide a safe and positive learning environment by actively monitoring students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.).
• Help maintain accurate classroom, grade level and student records.
• Assist classroom teacher with organizing, setting up, arranging the classroom physical space and environment.
• Provide administrative support to the classroom teacher.
• Attend student, grade level, content level, and school meetings as assigned by administration or designee.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

• Demonstrated ability and passion to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds and special needs.
• Be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent; and meet one of the below:
  • Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college/university, OR;
  • Completion of two years of full-time study (48-60 semester credit hours or 72 quarter credits) at an accredited college/university AND;
  • At least one year of experience working with students with special needs and/or early childhood classroom support.

HOW TO APPLY
Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to help Meridian continue to grow from good to great? Apply today to the Apprentice Teacher position!

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran's status, or any other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C. Human Rights Act or other applicable laws or court order.