Middle School Math Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Mathematics

Date Posted:
12/8/2025

Location:
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Position:
Middle School Math Teacher

School:
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Location:
In Person | Full-Time | Contract Position |  School Year
Position Summary

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is a K-8 public charter school committed to academic excellence and serving students from diverse backgrounds. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Middle School Math Teacher for grades 6-8. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that fosters mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills, and personal growth. This educator will cultivate a positive classroom environment, collaborate with colleagues, and build strong relationships with students and families in alignment with the Minnesota Learning Standards.

The Middle School Math Teacher is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package for the full academic year.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Learning

• Plan and deliver daily math lessons aligned with Minnesota Learning Standards and/or Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
• Implement a flexible instructional program that supports both academic learning and personal growth.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., inquiry-based learning, group discussion, small-group instruction, discovery, lecture) to support conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all learners, including students with IEPs, English learners, and students with unique backgrounds and skills.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student's ability level.
• Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences that maximize instructional time.
• Instruct students in citizenship and positive habits of mind.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, guide instruction, and provide timely, actionable feedback.

Assessment, Records, & Reporting

• Evaluate students' academic and social growth and maintain accurate instructional records.
• Prepare progress reports, maintain assessment documentation, and communicate student progress clearly with families.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members to support students experiencing academic, behavioral, health-related, or social challenges.

Classroom Management & Student Engagement

• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and functional classroom environment.
• Set clear expectations for student behavior and learning and implement school-wide behavior systems consistently and fairly.
• Promote a growth mindset, encourage risk-taking in problem-solving, and foster critical thinking and collaboration.

Collaboration, Communication, & Professionalism

• Build effective rapport with students and positive relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues.
• Participate in grade-level and content-area team meetings, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), school improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and required school functions.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and communicate consistently with families regarding student performance and the school program.
• Maintain professional competence and stay current with best practices through ongoing professional development, in-service training, and independent growth activities.

Qualifications
Required:

• Valid MN 5-12 Math Teaching License.
• Demonstrated content knowledge in mathematics and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and academic profiles.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of adolescent development and middle school pedagogy.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching math at the middle school level.
• Familiarity with standards-based grading, MTSS, and instructional technology tools (e.g., Desmos, Khan Academy, Google Classroom).
• Bilingual or ESL endorsement.

Working Conditions

• School environment with daily interaction with students, staff, and families.
• In-person teaching with occasional evening events (e.g., open houses, parent meetings).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience
Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan