Elementary Math Teacher - 3rd Grade

Company Description

Recognized among the nation’s top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results.

Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation’s commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities—an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead.

What sets us apart?

• Proven, high‑performance results. Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education.
• Whole‑child focus. Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Immersive STEM instruction. Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow’s tech‑driven economy.

If you’re ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support—and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways—join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we’ll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide.

Job Description

We are searching for a dedicated and experienced math teacher to join our team. As a math teacher, you will be required to deliver lessons that develop students' theoretical and applied mathematical skills. You will also be responsible for assigning homework, grading assignments and quizzes, and documenting students' progress.

To be successful as a math teacher, you should possess a thorough understanding of effective teaching practices. Our ideal candidate will be able to create a stimulating learning environment that is sensitive to students' psychosocial needs.

Teaching and Learning:

• Demonstrate the highest level of instructional expertise and content mastery
• Lead students to high levels of academic success through rigorous, targeted, and differentiated instruction
• Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing full range of student needs and learning styles
• Develop formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery
• Use data to drive instruction
• Hold students accountable to high academic and behavioral expectations
• Align practices and routines to an achievement-oriented classroom culture
• Foster a safe environment that encourages curiosity, academic risk taking, accountability, and collaboration

General:

• Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that earns their respect, maintaining visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
• Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, and demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility and pride in the education profession.
• Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.
• Promote parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication
• Maintain high professional standards in communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in an elementary
• Documented evidence of successfully raising student outcomes.
• An ability to critically assess challenges and identify appropriate solutions
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to teaching and learning the specific content area he/she instructs.
• Have ability to implement curricula and structured teaching.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Expertise with Eureka Math and Wit and Wisdom preferred.

Certification(s):

• Arkansas Teaching Certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting $50,000.00 per year