Middle School Math Teacher

Job Summary

The Math teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students in the class and teaching 6th grade Math, Algebra and Geometry.

Essential Functions

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students’ progress.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed

Qualifications

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and professional behavior based in it.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a teaching credential or demonstrated relevant experience establishing the same qualifications; candidates with Master’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter strongly preferred.
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in an independent school environment or experience in another environment providing the equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Obvious passion for math and a demonstrated strong teaching ability.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community. Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Regularly lift and manipulate 12 lbs. and be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold typical to the central peninsula portion of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Employment & Instructions for Applying

SHS offers competitive compensation and health and welfare benefits subject to plan parameters, including medical, dental, vision, Life & LTD, 403(b) retirement plan, accrued vacation, sick and pto, lunch during the academic year and more.