English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher - Level 2
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter SchoolWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted November 13, 2025
63565 - 97268 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School delivers high-quality adult education, career pathways, and community development programs in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1985 by educators committed to empowering marginalized adults, the academy offers a flexible schedule of morning and evening classes that accommodate family and work responsibilities. Its experiential curriculum focuses on life skills, enabling learners to apply new knowledge immediately in their personal and professional lives. Distinctive strengths include a supportive learning community, comprehensive teacher and volunteer training, and a holistic approach that integrates educational content with essential life-support services.
Job Description
We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 2 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our Ward 5 Campus in Northeast DC, serving the Brookland, Woodridge, and Brentwood communities. This role focuses on adult learners who need foundational literacy instruction and specialized academic support, as defined through adult education’s special needs framework.
Requirements
- Teach in-person reading, writing, and social studies courses at Level 2, focusing on foundational literacy, phonics, decoding, grammar, fluency, and comprehension.
- Design lessons aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults (CCRSAE) and GED/NEDP frameworks.
- Adapt instruction to accommodate various learning styles, skill levels, and cognitive profiles.
- Develop and implement Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for learners with special academic needs.
- Integrate multisensory instructional strategies and technology tools to reinforce reading and writing skills.
- Collaborate with Student Support Services to identify learning barriers and provide accommodations.
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative measures and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment grounded in AoH’s CARES values—Community, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment and Service.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid base health insurance plan
- Health insurance buy-up plans available
- 403(b) retirement plan options
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Supplemental life insurance for dependents
- 14 paid holidays each year
- 2 floating holidays