Math Department Chair/Middle School Math Teacher

About the role

This teacher will be a member of a three-person Middle School (grades 5-8) math team in an established program designed to prepare all students for Honors-level placement in high school coursework, with top students generally being placed in Honors Algebra II/Trig as freshmen. The candidate will be skilled in developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and will employ a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all students are challenged to attain mastery of complex concepts. The candidate must be able to integrate technology in a one-to-one classroom environment. Experience with STEM curriculum is also preferred.

Responsibilities

- Develops students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Uses a variety of instructional strategies to challenge all students to master complex concepts. - Integrates technology in a one-to-one classroom environment. - Leads the K-8 mathematics program as Department Chair. - Coordinates and aligns the K-8 program. - Chairs department meetings. - Attends articulation meetings with various high schools that Avery Coonley graduates attend. - Develops and integrates STEM curriculum in cooperation with the Science department.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree and four years of teaching experience, preferably with gifted students. - Leadership experience and experience in mathematics curriculum development. - Understanding of the unique asynchronous nature of gifted students. - Independent School experience desirable.