Teacher Middle School Math Teacher
Job Description
Are you excited to inspire and equip scholars in a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated curriculum, teaching life skills and nurturing Middle School Math Teacher who can provide individualized and focused emotional intelligence through a supportive instruction that allows each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit community environment. social responsibility.
The Middle School Math Teacher:
Inspires students to learn, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills that students can apply outside of the classroom
Develops goals that assist with gauging academic performance while giving students clear directives on how to improve
Utilizes excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills to identify in life. student needs
Models the standards and behaviors they ask of their students, aiding in each students’ ability to cultivate desirable habits and behaviors
QUALIFICATIONS
Attributes:
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and administrators their future and own their own learning. They and clearly express complex ideas will maximize their potential and achieve
Willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ success in every area of their lives. social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs are addressed
Confidence speaking in front of groups and enforcing classroom rules
Ability to create engaging lesson plans and successfully instruct students in accountable for creating an environment where theories, methods, and tasks, inspiring students to learn scholars enthusiastically learn
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills actively supporting our children’s dreams and
Excellent organization and time management skills
Advanced technology skills to track student attendance and grades and present creative lessons
Leadership skills and patience for working with students of all levels
Thrives both independently and within a collaborative working environment students
Maintains a high level of personal and professional integrity
Education and Experience
Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate in appropriate grade level and/or content
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards staff and students
Two years of teaching experience preferred
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment relationships based on observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
High quality written and verbal communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Culture and Student Development
Implement MPA curriculum & instructional practices
Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals
Develop, administer, and/or facilitate assessments to determine student math levels
Create instructional math plans to match student ability and learning styles
Deliver highly effective daily lessons based on student need and rooted in research-based instructional practices
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, guiding scholars through math activities to help them overcome obstacles
Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students
Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
Consult with parents and teachers to recommend at-home strategies to improve math skills
Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond
Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings
Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
Organization and Collaboration
Partner with colleagues to employ teaching/learning strategies that promote math comprehension
Maintain current and efficient records including the preparation of reports, data visuals, and presentations
Assist in the creation and implementation of after-school and/or math tutoring programs
Model successful math instruction in elementary and/or middle school classrooms
Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues
Other related duties as assigned by the School Leader/Principal
