Middle School Math Teacher

Overview

Middle School Math Teacher Worcester Academy, a day-boarding school with grades 6 thru PG, seeks a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching middle school students and who can inspire a love of learning through thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences. The successful teacher will understand the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting as well as the ability to work independently.

We are looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development and who can help students do the same.

• Teach four sections of Middle School Math.
• Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA Math Department.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook.
• Provide appropriate, actionable feedback on student work and in term reports.
• Complete grading, comments and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of students.
• Attend required meetings (all-school, department, divisional, parent, etc.).

• Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching, learning, and working.
• Update daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
• Attend and participate in school trips.
• Maintain mature and age-appropriate judgment and boundaries.
• Follow accident & illness procedures.
• Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown and evacuation.
• Represent the school positively at public events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc., some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.
• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit their students and further one another’s professional growth.
• Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each student’s well-being and increasing autonomy.
• Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
• Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and Department Chair.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in Math, or a related field
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Education, Math, or a related field

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in teaching in an academic setting at the middle school level.
• Scaffolding and differentiation of content and skills, including executive functions.
• Classroom organization and management.
• Innovative and project-based curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Multicultural curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Energized by collaboration with colleagues.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare cohesive teaching units and daily lesson plans
• Knowledge of best practices in multicultural curriculum and pedagogy
• Demonstrated skill in working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to apply best practices for integrating technology into curriculum and pedagogy
• Ability to implement problem-based learning and assessment
• Understanding of the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate tactfully and thoughtfully, in modes appropriate to the audience
• Flexibility
• A commitment to one’s own learning and professional development
• Preference will be given to individuals who have interest in coaching varsity sports

• Work full-time and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to move throughout the campus during all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and digitally with faculty, staff, parents, students and external contacts.