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

• Plan and implement engaging lessons that promote active student learning, focusing on both conceptual and procedural math knowledge.
• Use varied assessment tools to monitor progress and make instructional adjustments to support student success.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, supporting individual students while managing whole-group experiences.
• Apply effective classroom management strategies, utilizing the Developmental Designs curriculum for Middle School approach to create a respectful, collaborative environment.
• 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.”
• Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the middle school experience and provide a cohesive support network for each student.
• Communicate proactively and positively with parents to keep them informed about student progress and achievements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and reflect on teaching practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Participate in grade-level overnight and day field trips designed to enhance students' learning experiences and support their social-emotional growth.
• Support school-wide events and activities that contribute to a positive school culture and fulfill all professional responsibilities, including supervision and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or in mathematics with an education focus (minimum)
• Teaching experience in the middle school math classroom, with a strong foundation in middle school math content
• Genuine interest in and understanding of middle grades child development and respectful management techniques
• Proficiency in differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with students, families, and colleagues
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and implementation of chosen programs
• Ability to approach varied responsibilities with enthusiasm, creativity, integrity, flexibility, and humor.
• Openness to collaboration with colleagues across grade levels
• Technologically literate, with the ability to integrate technology as a tool for effective teaching and learning.