Math Instructor 7th & 8th Grade Middle School

Responsibilities

• Co-create differentiated project-based history/writing and high school prep curriculum for 8th grade that can be implemented in person or virtually.
• Co-teach English/writing curriculum for 8th graders.
• Include outdoor programming in curriculum planning.
• Manage classroom using positive behavior management strategies.
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Advisor and Program Coordinator for supervision and debriefing.
• Accompany students up and down stairs, on field trips (that may include but not limited to walks, hikes, parks).

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor or Master degree in education, preferably with a concentration in History/Social Studies.
• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred.
• Experience working with students with learning differences preferred.
• Experience teaching middle or high school youth using project-based learning.
• Co-teaching experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NYCDOE academic standards (Common Core/New Generation Standards).
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred.

Requirements

• Attend mandatory curriculum planning session with co teachers and advisors (dates TBD).
• Attend mandatory Saturday June 2026 Orientation (date TBD).
• Reliable WIFI and computer access.
• Physical Requirements: Walking up and down stairs up to and including the nine flights to the gym; supervising and participating in outdoor activities such as walking up to 20 city blocks, hiking or other physical activities.