Math Instructor

5 days ago


Noblesville, United States Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Math Instructor to join our team at The Excel Center, a tuition-free public high school for adults operated by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. As a Math Instructor, you will be responsible for designing and implementing curricula and assessments that meet academic standards, building relationships with students, and communicating student progress effectively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
  • Build relationships with students, communicate student progress effectively, and partner with staff to ensure student success.
  • Communicate strengths and areas for improvement frequently and use restorative approaches to resolve conflict.
  • Develop personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals, reflect on prior goals, and make adjustments to professional practice and goals.
  • Work directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
  • Work with coaches and leadership staff to aid students' progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
  • Assist staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
  • Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.
  • Participate in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
  • Support the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in subject specialty and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness to obtain an emergency teaching license.
  • Employs various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct and engage students.
  • Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
  • Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting.
  • Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities and adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Preferred Requirements
  • Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
  • Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school-age students in nontraditional and/or in an adult education setting.
  • Works with diverse populations, including people who have experienced barriers to their education.
  • Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems.
Benefits
  • Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes continuing education and leadership development, comprehensive health plan, paid time off, paid holidays, life, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, parental and sabbatical leaves, nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program, section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums, retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers' Retirement Fund for eligible employees, and eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.