High School Math Teacher

Responsibilities

• You'll use a Math curriculum to teach content that may include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
• You'll support students as they solve problems and think critically.
• You'll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students.
• You'll cultivate the ability to construct and justify viable arguments using reasoning, math vocabulary, tools, and postulates.
• You'll use your passion for mathematics to build a community of self-guided learners where students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• You'll work with the Math department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.
• You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You'll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

  Qualifications

  • A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
  • An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
  • A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

  Required Experience

  • A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
  • Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or other related fields.
  • Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.