Middle School Mathematics Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Overview

Intellectus Prep is a 6-12 public charter school projected to serve over 500 students in the Mount Vernon City School District over the next five years. Our mission is to deliver an equitable educational experience for scholars. Through experiential learning, restorative practices, and personal development, scholars are prepared to compete academically, contribute socially, and choose their pathways to college and career. Intellectus Prep seeks to provide another high-quality educational option where there are not enough.

Our overarching structure is an Entrepreneurship in STEAM (STEEAM) integrated curriculum. We guide our students towards an understanding of entrepreneurship. With our integrated STEAM curriculum, we build on students’ knowledge and hook their curiosity by utilizing experiential learning to provide students with opportunities for engagement in inquiry and reflection when learning new concepts. Through counseling for all, we affirm student identities by embedding into our programming continual self-reflection and self-monitoring with the assistance of a mental health professional who is dedicated to student personal growth. We intentionally tackle the opportunity gap, by investing time for scholars to engage with businesses and fields through apprenticeships and community work. We explicitly teach money management, personal finance and wealth through our financial literacy coursework, empowering scholars and their families with the tools necessary to devise the financial plans that match their goals and aspirations. Our utilization of adaptive structures to deliver a truly differentiated learning experience for scholars with regard to both academics and social-emotional learning, allow for us to ensure that all scholars, including our most vulnerable populations, are engrossed in a learning experience which meets their needs.

Intellectus Prep consistently challenges racism, oppressive practices, and all forms of prejudice that plague our community. We embed in our structure and culture the desire, acceptance and encouragement of brave voices, revolutionary actions and the empathy required to disrupt the status quo. We embolden our scholars and amplify their voices. Our children feel safe in their identities, and they will be equipped to face the world. We accept all people and treat everyone with respect, and we welcome all applicants who believe in our mission to join us in our work.

Job Description

The Intellectus Prep Mathematics Teacher will be creative, data-driven, and deeply committed to preparing scholars with the social awareness, academic rigor, and intellectual capacity to thrive and contribute to their communities. This teacher will primarily teach middle school Mathematics and Algebra I concepts.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Curriculum and Planning

• Primarily teach middle school mathematics and Algebra I courses while ensuring lessons are accessible to scholars with diverse learning needs.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that encourage scholars to take ownership of their learning and connect math concepts to real-life applications.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to ensure all students achieve mastery.
• Utilize assessment data to identify gaps in understanding, inform reteaching, and help scholars set academic goals and milestones.
• Embed Intellectus Prep’s L.I.G.H.T. values—Leadership, Innovation, Growth, Humility, and Trustworthiness—into instruction and reflection.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content-area teams to plan cohesive, rigorous lessons and share instructional best practices.
• Provide progress reports and IEP documentation accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with all special education mandates.

Classroom Culture

• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that fosters academic risk-taking and mutual respect.
• Facilitate Morning Meeting and incorporate SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) practices that reinforce positive school-wide culture.
• Build strong relationships with scholars and families to ensure collaboration and trust in the educational process.
• Model and reinforce behavior expectations, restorative practices, and positive reinforcement systems that align with school culture.

Communication and Collaboration

• Fully embrace and model Intellectus Prep’s mission and values in daily practice.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers, service providers, and instructional leaders to support co-teaching and inclusion models.
• Serve as an Advisory Leader for a small group of students, fostering mentorship and accountability.
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress, academic performance, and behavioral goals.
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support meetings, and professional learning communities to ensure alignment of goals and strategies.
• Give and receive feedback in a growth-oriented manner and model professionalism in all interactions.

Professionalism

• Participate in all staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required school events.
• Exhibit professionalism, empathy, and cultural competence when interacting with scholars, colleagues, and families.
• Demonstrate reflection, openness to feedback, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Personal Attributes

• Unwavering belief that all scholars can learn and achieve at a high level.
• Genuine passion for serving scholars from historically underrepresented and underserved communities.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and commitment to teamwork.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to systems and compliance.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, anti-racist, and inclusive teaching practices.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s preferred).
• New York State Mathematics (7-12), or similar required or in process.
• Proven experience teaching middle school mathematics, including Algebra I.
• Successful experience supporting diverse learners in urban school settings.
• Familiarity with UBD (Understanding by Design), UDL (Universal Design for Learning), and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) frameworks preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) and matching
• Dental, Health, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching math: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Mathematics Certification (7-12) (Required)

Location:

• Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (Required)
• Work Location: In person