The Middle School Math Teacher will teach 6th-grade math and pre-algebra. The candidate for this position will be expected to design and maintain a class environment favorable to students’ academic and personal growth and to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management.
Responsibilities & Duties:
• Teach middle school math courses, including 6th-grade math and pre-algebra, incorporating various assessment techniques.
• Ability to diversify curriculum for various academic levels.
• Teach courses in Pinewood’s Middle School Enrichment program or other extracurricular activity.
• Create a classroom environment that actively engages students and is developmentally appropriate for the age, maturity, and interests of the students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Serve as a homeroom advisor within the school’s advisement program.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Head of School, Division leadership, and the Head of the Math Department.
Core Qualifications and Credentials:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in upper Elementary or Middle School Math, or closely related field.
Key Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
• Dedicated to and a passion for teaching middle school students.
• Willingness to work in a positive way with parents.
• Collegial and eager to collaborate with other faculty members in a cross-disciplinary fashion.
• Genuine concern for individual student growth and success.
• Optimistic and positive, resourceful; a true lover of teaching.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials:
• A one-page cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position and educational philosophy
• A current résumé
• A list of three to five professional references with name, phone number, and email address (references will be contacted only with prior candidate approval)
All materials should be sent via email to:
Angie Ringley, Assistant Head of School/Provost at aringley@pinewoodprep.com