ABOUT GANN

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice, supporting diverse learners in the classroom, and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, and externally in ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

The successful candidate will join a school deeply invested in teacher development and reflective teaching practice. Gann offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment. Perhaps most of all, Gann provides a community of intelligent, collaborative, compassionate professionals caring about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Our Math Department comprises talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in mathematics. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love of the field, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to join Boston's leading Jewish High School. Gann's outstanding faculty sharpens our students' intellects, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Here at Gann, we guide our students to answer the question in our motto, "WHO WILL YOU BECOME?"

ABOUT THE POSITION

Gann Academy seeks candidates for a full-time, in-person position teaching Algebra II and Precalculus for the 2024-2025 school year.

Successful candidates will have a passion for math, a strong background in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogy skills, and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with students and families.

This is an in-person, full-time position starting in August 2024 and will report to the Director of STEAM. The salary range is between $55,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching Duties

• Teach courses in Algebra II and Precalculus (a particular array of math courses is flexible)
• Help the department, the building, and the wider Gann community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and adapt curriculum and lessons that support student growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues on Math Department initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email.
• Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning.

Community Involvement & Engagement

• Attend and participate in communal programs outside the classroom during school hours; model and encourage appropriate behavior; and monitor students during events and programming.
• Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events which may take place in the evenings and weekends.

Collaborative Responsibilities

• Work with students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments.
• Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives.
• Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed.

Professional Development, Growth, and Training

• Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills.
• Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with the instructional director and other faculty and administration members on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom.