Description

Job Summary:

The Academy Charter High School Mathematics teacher works to deepen students’ mastery of Mathematics. The teacher is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering instruction to groups of 20-25 students as well as providing remedial math intervention services to smaller groups of students. The teacher will uphold the school’s mission to ensure that all students receive a world-class education.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a standards-based curriculum that ends with the Regents exam.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials.
• Teach content and skills.
• Incorporate the use of technology on an ongoing basis.
• Provide interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining a positive learning environment for active participation of students, assigning homework, and conduct periodic assessments to measure student growth and progress.
• Implement and deliver quality instruction to students and execute the instructional program by demanding higher-order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner.
• Design the curriculum that challenges the learning ability of students and ensure the overall development of language.
• Prepare assignments and create innovative methods of teaching as per the students' varying learning style.
• Implement effective classroom management skills that build classroom culture.
• Actively participate in professional development and works collaboratively with colleagues and instructional leaders to improve instructional practices and student learning.
• Build meaningful and professional relationships with students and their families.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of teaching experience in a public high school or charter school setting, or similar background.
• Knowledge and experience in teaching Regents courses.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from an accredited college or university, Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid New York State Certification (7-12)