Upper School Math Teacher - Grades 5-8

Overview

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent community school serving students in TK–8. Our mission is to cultivate a joyful learning community that builds students’ capacity for critical thinking, creativity, and moral courage through a complementary curriculum of general and Jewish studies.

Hausner enrolls approximately 340 students and offers a rigorous academic program supported by small class sizes, exceptional faculty, and a strong sense of community. We are committed to educating the whole child and to fostering an inclusive, diverse environment grounded in shared values.

At Hausner, math is more than a subject, it’s a way for students to make sense of the world, collaborate with others, and persist through meaningful challenges. Our math classrooms prioritize deep understanding, real-world application, and joyful intellectual engagement. Teachers are trusted as designers of learning experiences, supported by a collaborative team, and encouraged to innovate, reflect, and grow. If you are excited by teaching math in a way that is rigorous, human-centered, and purposeful, Hausner is a place where your work will matter.

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School seeks a skilled, thoughtful, and collaborative educator to serve as a Math Subject Area Specialist for grades 5–8. This role is ideal for a teacher who believes that mathematics learning should be conceptual, engaging, challenging, and meaningful, and who designs learning experiences that invite students to think deeply, collaborate, and apply their understanding in authentic ways.

The successful candidate will teach multiple daily math classes in grades 5–8, working with students across a range of levels. Candidates should be knowledgeable about Common Core Math Standards and experienced teaching middle school mathematics, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry concepts as appropriate. The Upper School Math Teacher will work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality, standards-based instruction that emphasizes conceptual understanding, problem solving, and mathematical thinking.

This educator will also collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to ensure alignment and consistency across grade levels.

• Learning by doing rather than front-loaded instruction
• Conceptual understanding and problem-solving, not just procedural fluency
• Authentic, real-world connections that help students see why math matters
• Challenge, persistence, and reflection as central to the learning process

Our math classrooms prioritize active engagement, student discourse, revision, and feedback. Teachers design tasks that are intellectually demanding, clearly structured, and accessible to all learners through thoughtful scaffolding and differentiation.

• Strong knowledge of middle school mathematics curricula and instructional best practices.
• Student-centered approach grounded in curiosity, challenge, and support.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of learners and support both skill development and extension.
• Commitment to collaboration with colleagues and clear communication with families.
• Strong classroom management grounded in relationships, clarity, and consistency
• Reflective practice and openness to feedback and professional growth.
• Comfort using educational technology, including Google Suite and classroom learning tools.

• Teach multiple sections of math in grades 5–8.
• Design and implement engaging, conceptually rich math lessons aligned with school standards and scope and sequence.
• Collaborate with other math teachers to support coherence across grade levels and courses.
• Review student work and assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Communicate regularly with students and families about progress and expectations.
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and professional learning opportunities.
• Take part in school events such as Open House, Back to School Night, and other community programs.
• Accompany students on an annual overnight field trip.
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