Math 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.