Middle School Math Teacher

Position

Position: Middle School Math Teacher

Location

Akros Middle School (Akron, Ohio)

Why Your Work Matters Here

• Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
• Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
• Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
• Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Performance Academies' curriculum and instructional resources.
• Plan and implement lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of students through differentiation and data-informed instruction.
• Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction to promote academic growth.
• Create meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, inquiry, and student engagement.
• Promote regular student attendance through engaging instruction and positive communication with students and families.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
• Implement school-wide behavior expectations, character education, and positive behavior supports consistently.
• Build strong relationships with students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following all school policies and child protection procedures.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to school-wide events, enrollment efforts, and community engagement activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing professional learning and school-based meetings.
• Maintain accurate student records, classroom documentation, and instructional materials.
• Uphold the mission, values, policies, and professional expectations of Performance Academies.
• Perform other duties that support the success of students and the school community.

The Ideal Candidate

• Believes every child can achieve at high levels.
• Thrive in a structured school environment.
• Enjoys building relationships with students and families.
• Uses data to improve instruction.
• Values teamwork and continuous growth.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical plans with significant company contribution towards premium.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage.
• STRS participation for all school-based positions.
• Multiple scheduled holiday breaks.
• PTO and personal days.
• Competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.