Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher (with High School Certification) 

Our Middle School Teachers are educational innovators committed to providing high-quality instruction in the areas of Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies. General descriptions are listed below. There may be slight differences and certification requirements relative to the content area you teach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and differentiate engaging lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assess student performance using a variety of educational instruments 
• Prepare periodic reports pertaining to student progress and instruction
• Maintain high-expectations for student learning
• Manage classroom procedures through consistent, well-articulated expectations
• Demonstrate professionalism in all job-related situations including interactions with students, parents, colleagues and community members
• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate students’ needs to all stakeholders
• Promote a positive school environment that enhances student learning
• Maintain a positive and collaborative climate across departments and grade levels
• Proactively participate in school community programs and events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Exhibits a growth mindset
• Seeks to improve through self-reflection, constructive feedback and/or professional development activities
• Knowledge and/or experience with a variety of pedagogical approaches.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office as well as other relevant educational platforms

Education & Other Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
• Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate (4-8, 6-8, 6-12)
• Middle Grades and Secondary Fields should include certification in their respective areas.
• High School Mathematics certification required for Math Teachers
• Experience: Minimum of two years as a lead teacher in a school environment

Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to:

• Bend, crouch, walk through the school, and move from standing to sitting on the floor and back.
• Use hands and fingers to reach, grab, write, handle, feel & control objects
• See, talk and hear
• Lift and carry objects including children up to 40 lbs.
• Lightly clean and maintain equipment in the classroom
• Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment

About the Role: