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School-Day Teachers, 2008–2009

Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School is a law-themed college preparatory high school in Washington, DC serving 360 students in grades 9–12. The school, located in a renovated 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art educational facility in Anacostia, has been serving youth from Southeast Washington, DC since 2001.

The mission of the school is to prepare students to be successful in college and to actively participate in our democratic society. The school is an academically rigorous and demanding institution dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of students. Thurgood Marshall Academy creates an environment that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, and public advocacy skills by combining a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum with education about law, democracy, and human rights. The school has established challenging academic and social expectations for its students and has been uncompromising in its commitment to those high expectations.

Thurgood Marshall Academy is currently seeking applicants for teaching positions for the 2008–09 school year in all areas:

English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
SAT Prep
Special Education

Applicants should be passionate, energetic and dedicated to working with under-served youth. Candidates should have a relentless commitment to educating and engaging our students in their academic pursuits.

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS in related field; candidates with prior teaching experience and/ or certification strongly encouraged to apply. Thurgood Marshall Academy encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Please send resumes and cover letters to Alexandra Pardo, Academic Director, by e-mail with the position area in the subject field.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School 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.