Instructor, Gifted Math

Overview

The University at Buffalo Gifted Math Program is looking for a part-time experienced mathematics teacher for an after school math class at a grade level in the range 7–12. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00–6:30 p.m. or from 6:30–9:00 p.m. They run from September through April. The Gifted Math Program serves 7th–12th graders throughout Western New York who enter this program through rigorous testing.

• Preparing and teaching for 5 hours of class time per week.
• Differentiating instruction for a diverse group of students.
• Communicating with students, parents, and GMP staff by responding in a timely way to emails and phone calls.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Posting grades and assignments on UB Learns in a timely way or supervising an instructional assistant in doing this.
• Helping with student individual needs through feedback, calls home, and conferencing.
• Helping students who are absent due to illness or mandatory school activities obtain missing work.

Western New York is an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo, called “The City of Good Neighbors,” offers outstanding public schools and affordable housing. Buffalo is a diverse cultural center with excellent theater, museums and music as well as sports teams.

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

UB is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone at .

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education
• New York State teacher’s certification for 7–12 mathematics

Interested candidates must apply through UB Jobs. Hiring is contingent on course availability, funding and course enrollment.

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes. A selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment for non-internal applicants.

Contact’s Name:
Administrator, Gifted Math Program
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Contact’s Phone:

Posting Dates:
Posted 05/30/2024;
Date to be filled 08/12/2024. Number of References

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