Math Teacher

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Two years' experience, preferably in a formal school setting.
• Enduring love of youth, a love of teaching and learning, and a desire to work in a faith-based atmosphere that is aligned with values taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Successful candidates should demonstrate:
  • high, warm, consistent energy so that students can tell the teacher loves them and the subject matter.
  • broad knowledge and deep intelligence about the subject matter taught so that students become interested in the details and relevance of each subject; students will draw deeply on the teacher as a source of inspiration, wisdom, and relevance.
  • ability to distill knowledge into concepts and principles-statements of truth that can readily be applied to a wide variety of circumstances.
  • strong oral skills, including the ability to present information in an engaging, way with pacing that moves quickly and doesn't drag.
  • strong written communication skills, including the ability to create and post assignments with clear instructions, models, and rubrics.
  • strong classroom management skills, including the ability to stay organized and implement routines that are purposeful and effective.
  • a habit of communicating with employees and parents in ways that are timely, collaborative, precise, helpful, and positive.
  • experience in preparing and facilitating daily lesson plans.
  • experience in establishing and communicating clear learning objectives to students and parents.
  • ability to use a variety of pedagogical methods that engage students in active reasoning and relating.
  • experience monitoring and reporting progress to parents.
  • Special education training (in teaching students with specific learning disabilities) is helpful, but is not required.
• Candidates should be professional in appearance and demeanor. They should be willing to uphold and serve as ambassadors for the AHS Mission, Honor Code, and Diversity Statement on and off-campus.
• A teaching demonstration will be required of top candidates.

Other:

• AHS course descriptions provide an introductory overview of the curriculum.
• Location of position is 142 W. 200 N., Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Position available for the 2024-2025 school year.