Math Teacher at The Academy of Aerospace and Engineering

Job Description

The Academy of Aerospace and Engineering at JWMS offers seventh and eighth grade students learning experiences among various professions within the aerospace field. The curricula is highly rigorous, innovative and relevant, with an emphasis on project- and problem-based learning, developing critical-thinking, and collaboration skills. It provides opportunities for in-depth investigations of various aerospace concepts, including Earth and space aeronautics and many areas of aerospace research. This academy was designed for students who have a passion for science, math, innovation and flight.

Successful candidates will be able to form industry partnerships and support students with grade level mathematics curriculum with opportunities for integration of aerospace and engineering themes. The Math teacher in the Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is responsible for curricula development, instruction and assessment. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Mathematics and Engineering, and support from the program leader and Office of Curriculum and Instruction, the ideal candidate will provide instruction in the areas of Grade 7 and 89 Math, as well as teach two academy themed courses.

The ideal teacher candidate will possess strong knowledge and skills in backwards curriculum design, mathematics, technology integration, the ability to support project-based learning in the classroom, the ability to build relationships with business partners, and an interest in creating innovative performance tasks in the engineering electives for students with strong science and mathematical foundations.

Successful candidates should be committed to meeting the needs of all students with varying backgrounds. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in such programming.

Essential Job Functions

• Designs and implements the aerospace academy curriculum.
• Identifies long and short-term individual student and class objectives, prepares and writes plans and student performance evaluations.
• Selects appropriate learning materials including texts, tests, supplements, audiovisual materials and other media.
• Provides a safe environment for learning, follows academy program procedures, and maintains records in a timely fashion.
• Develops and maintains classroom materials and displays.
• Provides instruction to students using methods and activities which best meet predetermined objectives including using community resources when applicable and available.
• Facilitates student growth in developmental, affective and cognitive domains by promoting student participation in the learning experience, promoting analytical thinking, teaching effective work habits and study skills and providing opportunities for individual achievement.
• Applies appropriate diagnostic and assessment techniques and informs students and parents of the basis for assessment.
• Periodically assesses student accomplishment of objectives and reviews assessment results with students and parents.
• Develops and maintains industry partnerships to enhance learning experiences.
• Participates in student placement team meetings and contributes to accomplishment of team goals.
• Interacts with students, parents and other personnel to ensure accomplishment of educational goals.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with an advanced level degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience.
• Prior experience in an engineering based field is preferred but not required.
• Certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education: Mathematics (029), Physics (032) and/or General Science (034) - Not required but ideal for this role.