Middle School Math Teacher
About the role
SmartStart Education seeks a Middle School Math Teacher to work with middle school students on Monday through Friday. Each class consists of students who have been identified as those who are struggling with fundamental math skills. Students are from all grade levels, including 6th-8th. The teacher will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Indianapolis, IN, 46225. Groups will take place within the classroom. Teachers should be flexible and comfortable with classroom settings. Each teacher will be given the responsibility of taking daily attendance and monitoring student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).
Responsibilities
- Take daily attendance
- Monitor student progress using a personal device (mobile phone)
- Work with student groups several times throughout the week
Qualifications
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field (mandatory — applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered)
- Possession of an active teaching license or ability to obtain an emergency teaching license as soon as possible
- Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching, either within a school environment or another educational setting
- Mastery of middle school math concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter
- Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity
- Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students
- Exemplary punctuality, ensuring timely attendance and adherence to established schedules
- Proficiency in communication skills, enabling effective and articulate interaction with students, colleagues, and interested parties
- Ability to comfortably commute to the designated location
- Ability to comfortably navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday
Pay
$29.71/hr - $33.01/hr
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM through 3:40 PM. Position begins ASAP and ends on 12/15/2026.