Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Position Purpose

The ideal candidate will teach four (4) Middle School math classes ranging from 5th-8th grade, be an effective collaborator, serve as an advisor to a group of students, foster strong relationships, and communicate with students, families, and colleagues effectively.

Essential Functions

• Teaches four math courses.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lesson units, assessments, and projects. 
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as discussions, demonstrations, and student-centered learning activities.
• Provides students with a variety of ways to demonstrate skill mastery; provides feedback to students regularly about their progress.
• Communicates effectively with parents and guardians about student progress.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster 21st-century STEM learning skills in students.
• Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Integrates technology as an essential and regular component of student learning experiences.
• Prepares, corrects, records, and communicates formative and summative assessment results in a timely manner.
• Writes gradebook comments for students at least four times a trimester. 
• Demonstrates fluency with technology within the classroom.
• Collaborates with colleagues teaching the same course to develop lesson plans and materials.
• Advises around 10 students, provides academic and emotional support, and communicates regularly with parents and guardians of advisees.
• Attends grade-team meetings, faculty meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and special events as required.
• Creates a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom community and demonstrates cultural competency.
• Teaches advisory curriculum related to identity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Performs additional faculty duties as assigned, such as substitute teaching and lunch duty.
• Leads a student activity during the school day. 
• May chaperone a two-day overnight trip and single-day field trips.
• Collaborates within the Math Department and with all departments and offices as required or requested.
• Establishes a safe and productive classroom environment, using effective classroom management techniques to ensure effective learning.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and/or Math Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and/or education; a master’s degree or working towards a master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of mathematics teaching experience is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for, and effective use of, technology in the classroom. 
• A clear interest in, knowledge of, and ability to work with middle school students.
• Self-confidence with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Capable of performing multiple tasks while working on multiple projects simultaneously under “deadline” situations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and to act accordingly.
• Working knowledge of 21st-century technologies, like SMART Boards, class websites and management tools, presentation tools, etc.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment. 
• Able to move around a classroom and other school environments.