Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ward 5 or Ward 8 - Washington, DC 20018Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $5,500.00 - $5,500.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: EveningJob Category: ConsultantMath Adjunct Instructor (Evening)
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School
Locations: Ward 5 and Ward 8 Campuses | Washington, DC
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Reports to: Assistant Principal (Campus-Based)
Functional Area: Academics
Compensation: $5,500 per term
About Academy of Hope
Academy of Hope (AoH) Adult Public Charter School has served adult learners in Washington, DC since 1985. Our mission is to empower adults to earn high school credentials, build workforce-ready skills, and pursue postsecondary education. AoH is known for its learner-centered approach, strong community partnerships, and commitment to equity and access in adult education.
Why This Role Matters
Academy of Hope serves adult learners working toward high school credentials, workforce readiness, and postsecondary pathways. Strong math skills are essential to learner confidence, persistence, and success on High School Equivalency exams and beyond. As a Math Adjunct Instructor, you play a critical role in helping adult learners build foundational and advanced mathematical skills while balancing school with work, family, and other responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
Instruction & Learner Support
Teach in-person evening math courses supporting GED and high school equivalency preparation
Provide instruction across multiple math levels, which may include:
Level 1: Foundational numeracy, whole numbers, basic operations, and simple fractions
Level 2: Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurement, and introduction to integers
Level 3: Pre-algebra concepts, including order of operations, equations, inequalities, and basic geometry
Level 4: Algebra, geometry, data interpretation, and probability aligned with GED readiness
Level 5: Advanced GED-level mathematical reasoning, including functions, systems of equations, polynomials, and applied data analysis
Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans tailored to adult learners
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles, skill levels, and learning needs
Foster an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that builds learner confidence and persistence
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
Assess learner progress regularly using formative and summative assessments
Use assessment data to inform instruction, pacing, and targeted intervention
Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and assessment records
Collaboration & Program Support
Collaborate with instructors, academic staff, and campus leadership to support learner success
Coordinate with Student Support Services to ensure learners have access to appropriate wraparound supports
Participate in required meetings, professional learning activities, and instructional collaboration as scheduled
Who You Are
You are an engaging and organized instructor who understands how adults learn and brings clarity, patience, and structure to math instruction. You hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, math education, secondary education with a math concentration, adult education, or a related field. You have experience teaching math at the secondary or adult education level and are familiar with GED-aligned standards and assessments. You communicate effectively with diverse learners and are committed to equity, inclusion, and learner-centered teaching. Experience working with adult learners and learners with special needs is strongly valued.
Why Work for Academy of Hope
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School is a mission-driven organization committed to equity, access, and opportunity through adult education. For nearly 40 years, AoH has supported adult learners across Washington, DC in earning high school credentials, building workforce-ready skills, and pursuing postsecondary pathways.
At AoH, instructors:
Make a direct, meaningful impact on adult learners’ lives and career outcomes
Teach in a supportive, learner-centered environment that values flexibility and innovation
Collaborate with dedicated educators and student support professionals
Advance equity through culturally responsive instruction
Contribute to a respected and growing adult education organization
Your work at AoH helps learners build confidence, independence, and skills they use every day.
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education (with a math concentration), Adult Education, or a related field
Prior experience teaching mathematics at the secondary, adult education, or postsecondary level
Familiarity with GED or high school equivalency math standards and content areas
Ability to teach across multiple math levels, from foundational numeracy through GED-level mathematics
Strong classroom management and instructional delivery skills in an in-person learning environment
Strong cultural competence and ability to effectively engage adult learners from diverse backgrounds
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic proficiency with instructional technology and learning platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a math-related or education field
Experience teaching mathematics to adult learners in an adult education, charter school, or workforce setting
Familiarity with CASAS, Accuplacer, or other adult education assessments
Experience differentiating instruction and supporting learners with varied academic and life experiences
Experience working with learners with disabilities or special learning needs
Prior evening or part-time instructional experience
Additional Information (Adjunct Role)
This is a part-time, adjunct instructional position and is not eligible for benefits
Instruction is scheduled during the academic term; adjunct roles do not receive paid school breaks
Adjunct instructors may have access to professional learning opportunities when available and appropriate
Performance-based or instructional bonuses may be offered in alignment with Academy of Hope’s instructional compensation practices, when applicable