Middle School Math Teacher

UCC is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Middle School Math Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for making mathematics accessible and engaging for students in Grades 6-8, a critical period for developing algebraic thinking and problem‑solving confidence. You will be responsible for creating a supportive classroom environment that fosters mathematical inquiry and prepares students for the rigors of high school mathematics.

UCC School teachers are responsible for creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive educational atmosphere that fosters student growth and achievement, where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical and psychological growth. Teachers are responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional curriculum/program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with United Community Center’s policies, procedures and curriculum guidelines.

This role includes planning and delivering standards‑aligned instruction, assessing student learning, managing classroom behavior, and building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. UCC School Teachers are dedicated, compassionate, highly effective, reflective, collaborative, culturally responsive, and committed to the academic and social‑emotional development of all students.

• Develop standards-based, developmentally appropriate lesson plans in alignment with school curriculum and instructional expectations.
• Design coherent instruction that includes differentiated strategies and scaffolds for diverse learners.
• Set clear instructional outcomes aligned to curriculum and grade‑level expectations.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and pedagogy, and expertise in assigned subject area/grade level.
• Integrate knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, and learning styles into planning.
• Administer, select, and prepare formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning.
• Deliver engaging, rigorous, and grade‑appropriate instruction.
• Use questioning and discussion techniques that promote critical thinking and student voice.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English language learners and students with IEPs.
• Check for understanding and adjust instruction in real time based on student needs.

• Implement all school curriculum programs and instructional practices with fidelity, following guidelines of the school, district, and state.
• Plan and deliver effective lessons that facilitate active learning and accommodate different learning styles.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs, learning styles, and language proficiencies.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning experiences.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, & modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of learners with varied backgrounds, learning styles, & special needs.
• Assists in discussing and assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group and follow the curriculum’s scopes & sequences & guidelines.

• Conduct regular assessments to evaluate students’ progress and understanding of the curriculum.
• Collects and analyzes student assessment data on an ongoing basis, and uses data to inform planning, groupings, and future instruction.
• Provide timely, specific, and constructive feedback to students and parents on academic performance and areas for improvement to support student growth.
• Promote student ownership of learning through goal‑setting, self‑assessment, and reflection.
• Identify learning challenges and develop strategies to support students with diverse needs.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals, IEP goals, etc.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance, achievement,…