Description

SUMMARY 

The school seeks a talented, enthusiastic, experienced math educator who is comfortable to teach Math in the Middle School in grades 5 – 7. The position requires faculty to work collaboratively to create and implement a program that is engaging and confidence-building. The faculty member will join an experienced and talented team that is eager to meld innovative approaches with traditional ones in order to reach each student.

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The school seeks an outstanding educator for Middle School Math, whose duties comprise:

• Teaching four sections of Middle School Math within the comprehensive math curriculum;
• Appropriately facilitating both application and project-based math; 
• Creating a classroom environment that promotes the explanation of concepts, collaborative learning, and the use of a variety of resources;
• The willingness to join collaborative math teams built around courses and grade levels;
• Serving as a grade-level advisor and team member managing all aspects of the grade-level experience.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 3-5 years of prior teaching experience with Middle School students;
• Demonstrate competency with student-centered technology, an interest in advancing and supporting its use to enhance student learning, and the desire to employ technology to connect with students; 
• Have a rich background in the Algebras and algebraic thinking;
• Collaborate with other members of the math department to ensure a developmentally appropriate, aligned mathematics program;
• Encourage and support both reluctant mathematicians and advanced mathematical thinkers;
• Have the ability to support students in their acquisition and development of key process skills related to mathematics;
• Work to develop a growth mindset and resilience in all math learners;
• Be enthusiastic about creating student-centered lessons that allow young learners to develop a variety of mathematical strategies;
• Be motivated to find ways to contribute to the life of the community through Math club, Quiz Bowl, math competitions, etc.; 
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and spoken;
• Possess the optimism, desire, and positive enthusiasm to work with Middle School students and to partner with their families.

Specific Skills and Abilities:

• have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
• show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.). 
• be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.