Job Description
The Middle School Math Teacher & Advisor is a dedicated and passionate educator. This educational leader will bring energy and enthusiasm for teaching with a commitment to fulfilling our school’s mission within our community of students and families. As part of a collaborative teaching team, this teacher will foster academic excellence and support the social and emotional growth of students.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in middle school mathematics, the ability to inspire a love for mathematics, and the skills to guide students in developing resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset. This position involves teaching math classes across a range of middle school levels and serving as an advisor to a small group of students.
EDS is in the foundational years of school-wide Singapore Math implementation through seventh grade, with a traditional Algebra course introduced in eighth grade. Our approach emphasizes conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and mastery to develop confident, skilled mathematical thinkers.
This is a full-time, ten-month faculty position reporting to the Middle School Division Head.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plan and implement engaging lessons that promote active student learning, focusing on both conceptual and procedural math knowledge.
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Use varied assessment tools to monitor progress and make instructional adjustments to support student success.
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Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, supporting individual students while managing whole-group experiences.
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Apply effective classroom management strategies, utilizing the Developmental Designs curriculum for Middle School approach to create a respectful, collaborative environment.
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Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development and advocating for their growth toward “responsible independence.”
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Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the middle school experience and provide a cohesive support network for each student.
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Communicate proactively and positively with parents to keep them informed about student progress and achievements.
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Participate in ongoing professional development and reflect on teaching practices to ensure continuous improvement.
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Participate in grade-level overnight and day field trips designed to enhance students' learning experiences and support their social-emotional growth.
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Support school-wide events and activities that contribute to a positive school culture and fulfill all professional responsibilities, including supervision and reporting.
EDS is a PK3 through 8th grade school. In the Episcopal tradition, we welcome faculty, families and students from all faith traditions, knowing that we are enriched by that diversity. At the same time, we do not shy away from our Christian heritage. We believe that every person is uniquely created in the image of God, and it is our sacred responsibility to help guide each student to find their unique place in the world. That’s our starting place.
We also believe in the power of experiential learning. With the recent addition of our 38-acre campus at Flowing Wells, we continually strive to balance screen time with green time. Our Nature Preschool and Nature Kindergarten programs are further testimony to our commitment to foster that sense of wonder of the natural world. Service learning, leadership development, annual grade level overnight trips in several grades afford our students rich opportunities to extend the classroom learning.