Middle School Math Teacher
3 weeks ago
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
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