Middle School Math Teacher

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Full time

Middle School Math Teacher

We have an opening for a warm, talented Math educator who will serve as a full-time middle school mathematics teacher and advisor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced math educator who loves working with students in grades 5-8, has strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), is a collaborative team player, and is comfortable integrating math with technology, science, and other subjects when possible. Additional experience in science and technology is very much welcomed Candidates must be comfortable teaching in person math, but also able to shift to virtual teaching if ever necessary.

The ability to inspire in students a passion for learning is essential, as is the ability to develop in them both an appreciation for and deep understanding of math skills and concepts. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to cultivate creative problem solving, critical thinking, and higher-order mathematical reasoning skills. An understanding of the mathematical practices identified in the Mathematical Standards and the ability to make those practices a reality are essential. Experience with Understanding by Design as a framework for planning is a plus.

This position entails being an Advisor on one of the four middle school advising teams. The Bernard Zell Advisory program strives to foster students’ social and emotional growth and well-being, supporting them both in and out of the classroom, and inspiring in them a commitment to meaningful service learning. Experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Teach mathematics to middle school students, maintaining high expectations and a commitment to supporting students of all levels

● Develop and implement curriculum as a member of a collaborative middle school math team

● Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress

● Give specific feedback to support student growth

● Work on an advisory team, planning advisory learning and creating a safe, nurturing environment for students

● Advise and advocate for a group of middle school students, with responsibility for academic/social/emotional oversight

● Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and others on the student and grade-level team

● Help lead service learning through the advisory program

Qualifications & Skills:

● Earned bachelor's or master’s degree in mathematics, math education, education with a math concentration, or a related field combined with relevant experience

● 5+ years math teaching experience preferred

● Experience with middle school-aged children and an understanding of adolescent development

● Experience in writing math curriculum

● Ability to teach executive functioning skills and habits of learning that create successful lifelong learners

● Proficiency with educational technologies including Google Apps, iPad, Zoom, Chromebook and others

Core Competencies:

1. Plans and Aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organization goals

2. Situational Adaptability- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situation

3. Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

4. Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

5. Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

6. Nimble Learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Secondary Competencies:

1. Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

2. Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

3. Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

4. Comminates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

5. Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

6. Tech Savvy – Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

7. Cultivates Innovations – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Minor Competencies:

1. Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

2. Courage – Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

3. Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

4. Demonstrates Self-Awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weakness.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer : Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship.

Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.

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