Job Overview: 

This teacher will be responsible for teaching five sections of Mathematics courses (up to Algebra and Geometry) in grades 6-8, a daily Advisory class for 12-15 students, and a weekly Exploratory period. With a deep understanding of and passion for teaching middle school-age students, this teacher will make learning relevant and meaningful for students. The teacher will collaborate closely with a community of dedicated, compassionate, and energetic adults – faculty and parents alike – to build a joyful, inclusive, and respectful learning community. 

Benefits:  

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25% 
• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school 
• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6% 
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000 
• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available 
• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours 
• Partial tuition remission is available  
• Years of service bonus 
• Paid professional development and continuing education 

Reports To:  Head of Middle School 

Job Type:  On-Site, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt,  

Compensation: $78,836 to $124,774 annually 

Responsibilities and Duties: these are not written to be all inclusive and not limited to -

Student Relationships

• Creating an inclusive, welcoming, learning-motivated classroom environment where the student voice is celebrated. 
• Be attuned to the specific learning needs and social and emotional development of each student. 
• Lead an advisory group of approximately 12-14 students; provide instruction in health, wellness, character education, and social-emotional learning through coaching, mentoring, and counseling.
• Provide?academic support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.), as needed. 

Learning

• Plan and facilitate challenging, age-appropriate teaching and learning opportunities that inspire enthusiasm, confidence, and a deep understanding of Mathematics and Mathematics education. 
• Create learning experiences that incorporate a range of?instruction modalities. 
• Assess understanding using a variety of formative and summative assessments, and utilize assessment feedback to adjust instruction and continuously improve student learning. 
• Use technology creatively and effectively in a one-to-one iPad environment. 
• Collaborate with Student Services faculty to implement accommodations and meet the learning needs of diverse cognitive learners. 

Community

• Active collaboration with other middle school teachers, educators, and specialist teachers to develop curriculum, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and special projects. 
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding curriculum, student progress, and course placements. 
• Attend and collaborate in the planning for and organization for annual overnight educational trips. 
• Be a positive and contributing member of the school community. 
• Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
• Participate actively in department, grade-level team, division, and faculty meetings as scheduled. 
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on the ordering of instructional materials, course placements, curriculum development, etc. 
• Actively pursue student-centered professional learning opportunities aligned with school goals and initiatives. 
• Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences
• Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions
• Participate in and help support Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Graduation and Admissions Events, as scheduled on weekdays and weekends
• Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration

Additional Duties

• Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences  
• Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions 
• Participate in and help support, Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Graduation and Admissions Events, as scheduled on weekdays and weekends 
• Chaperone student field trips; some overnight 
• Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration  
• Other related duties assigned by Supervisor 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field
• Mathematics teaching credential
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level 
• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship 
• Pass background and reference check, and provide negative TB test  
• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR certifications or able to attain within the first 3 months of employment 

Skills and Characteristics:  

• Reading, writing, speaking, listening, basic mathematics
• Desires a highly collaborative work environment
• Values innovation and creativity
• Growth mindset
• Conflict resolution
• Good sense of humor
• Passion for interacting with middle level students in and outside of the classroom 
• Positive team player, ready to contribute as needed.
• Ability to use technology to enhance the classroom experience
• Motivation to use a range of resources that represent diverse cultures, experiences and viewpoints 

Equipment / Materials:  

• Apple/Mac and iOS environment with laptop and similar devices, and accessories
• Google Suite cloud applications 
• Integration of technology into classroom, presentation electronics, software, and accessories 
• Operate standard office equipment including copier, postage machine, laminator

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to visually monitor the room and students
• Prolong standing up to and above 80% of time. Includes sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling
• Climb stairs and navigate sloping terrain 
• Ability to move equipment/boxes and ability to lift up to 25lbs.  

Work Environment:  

• Navigate 10 acres of land with multi surfaces, multi-level with transitions 
• Surfaces including wood, linoleum, grass, concrete, dirt, gravel
• Sustain loud noises for a minimum of 50% of time depending on activities
• Sustain indoor artificial lighting for 80% of time or higher depending on activities, backlit monitors 
• Able to handle outdoor weather including bright sun to rain, and temperature from cold to hot