Middle School Math Teacher

Position Overview

This role is for a Middle School Math Teacher committed to fostering a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment that promotes student engagement, growth, and well-being. The teacher will employ inquiry-based and differentiated instructional methods aligning with Common Core State Standards and the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum.

Core Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere that cultivates student joy and belonging within Middle School.
• Develop a caring and culturally sensitive community within both advisory groups and classrooms, addressing students' physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Utilize restorative practices to manage and support student behavior effectively.
• Plan lessons based on essential learning targets framed by standards and real-world contexts, using culturally responsive materials.
• Construct varied assessments—formative, summative, and self-guided—to provide consistent feedback and track student progress.
• Design engaging, collaborative, inquiry-driven, and differentiated learning experiences.
• Implement measurable, research-backed interventions and extensions tailored to diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate within Professional Learning Communities to plan curriculum, provide feedback, and engage in continuous professional development and reflection.
• Embrace co-teaching models and integrate interdisciplinary teaching methods as well as technology innovatively in daily instruction.
• Participate actively in extracurricular activities such as coaching, club sponsorships, field trips, community service projects, and extended learning opportunities beyond classroom hours.
• Maintain communication and availability with students and parents outside regular school hours.

Mathematics-Specific Duties

• Apply the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum effectively to align lessons with Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
• Use research-based teaching methods that promote positive mathematical identities and reasoning skills among students.
• Utilize assessment data and observations to provide equitable challenges and support to all learners.
• Engage students in math-related clubs and activities such as Math Counts or Math Olympiad.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Possession of a teaching license or degree in education is mandatory.
• Preferably at least two years of full-time teaching experience.
• Experience with standards-based curricula is advantageous.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Comfortable using technology for instructional and administrative purposes.

Working Conditions and Expectations

• Faculty must sponsor or coach at least one extracurricular activity or sport each academic year, such as athletic teams or clubs.
• Attendance at professional learning days and participation in evening or weekend school events, including parent engagement nights, is mandatory.