Teacher, Math, 6-12

FLSA Status: Exempt · Reports to: Principal · Terms of Employment: 10 Months

About the role

The position may teach 6th grade Math, Math 1, 2, 3 or 4, or Pre-Calculus. The Teacher is responsible for establishing an educational environment, delivering instruction, evaluating student growth and performance, and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy public charter school policies.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences appropriate for a college preparatory charter program.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is measurable, continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and stakeholders, as measured by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy school survey results.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in training and presentations relevant to teaching the classical curriculum.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or Secondary Education.
• NC Teacher License in 6-12 Math preferred; subject matter experts eligible for or holding a residency license will be considered.
• Previous experience teaching middle school and/or high school students.
• Willingness to obtain licensure if not currently licensed.