Middle School Math Teacher

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

Bring your math skills to CIP to foster passion and mastery for scholars at our middle school! As a Math Teacher, you will encourage the development of problem solving, logical reasoning, and flexible thinking skills. Impart these fundamental skills that build the knowledge and confidence of your students and then witness their growth. Math Teachers internalize lesson plans to instruct their students in general or specialized subjects within mathematics.

You will prepare assignments, homework, and tests to relay knowledge and understanding, and assess progress and abilities throughout the school year. At our middle school, we employ Illustrative and Zearn for math. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves.

• Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
• Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, procedures and feedback
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders
• Analyze instructional and culture data to action plan and improve your teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes
• Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole-school events, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings
• Foster student ownership and engagement that encourages student-led discussions, independent routines, and accountability for high-quality work products that reflect their ideas and experiences.
• Demonstrate a reflective and solutions-oriented approach by actively seeking and responding to feedback, maintaining a high level of professional integrity, and collaborating with colleagues and school leaders to continuously strengthen teaching practice and school culture.
• Cultivate a structured and supportive classroom community that prioritizes strong relationships, clear expectations, and a student-centered approach to behavior management, ensuring all students feel affirmed, engaged, and motivated to learn.

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
• Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master’s degree strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment
• Passion for and expertise in your content area; experience with intended grade level preferred
• Experience with Google Suite, Mac Books, Chromebooks, and flat panels
• Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
• Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines for deliverables
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop; curiosity and the tendency to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn and improve
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with your grade teams and coach
• A strong track record of building positive…