
Accredited by AISNE
Middle school math teacher
Administrator / Full-Time
Esperanza Academy, Lawrence, MA
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- Teach 5th and 6th grade mathematics with the innovative and rigorous curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics
- Support and co-teach 7th grade mathematics
- Work one-on-one or in small groups to develop math skills during Academic Support using structured intervention curricula
- Effectively lead a classroom of students with diverse social-emotional needs using a Restorative Justice approach.
- Serve as an advisor for a grade of students
- Provide student-centered instruction, particularly through problem-based, collaborative learning, and principles of Marzano’s The New Art and Science of Teaching
- Create, communicate, and hold students accountable in an environment of “high challenge, high support, high joy” with learning goals aligned with Common Core State Standards, high school, and college preparation
- Experiment with and develop an equitable and rigorous math program that centers girls of color, in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- Use principles of Grading for Equity and standards-based grading to provide students and their families with effective feedback about their learning
- Creatively use technology in the classroom
- Help build a “culture of math” throughout school life
- Collaborate and plan with teachers and administrators to support student learning and wellbeing
- Collaborate with tutors and families to support students’ math skill development and confidence
- Communicate in a timely and professional manner with all community stakeholders
- Maintain an active presence and participate fully in campus life
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Head of School. (May include student supervision during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal assigned in the faculty rota)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- A bachelor’s degree in education, mathematics, or relevant field
- Math teaching experience, preferably with middle-school students
- Openness to the role of spirituality in education
- Positive references from current and former supervisors
- Strong personal commitment to our school values