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Mathematics Teaching Fellow / EmeryMath Teacher Apprentice
Reports to: Upper School Department Chair
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
JOB SUMMARY:
The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic and innovative Mathematics professional to join our collaborative faculty. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at least three sections of mathematics courses with mentorship and serving as learning support in and out of classes assigned. Additional responsibilities may include participation in student life (e.g. club sponsorship) and school trip chaperoning/facilitation according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school.
The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of math knowledge, a desire to learn and work in a problem-based learning model and exhibits a love of learning. A strong candidate will have a desire to teach in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values innovative approaches to instruction and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should be able to demonstrate a potential for innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success.
This position requires a professional who:
- Demonstrates mathematical knowledge and understanding across grade levels and content strands;
- Has a keen intent in teaching mathematics as a career
- Carries an interest in curriculum that balances content mastery, conceptual understanding, and the development of mathematical literacy;
- Illustrates flexibility with student-centered teaching practices rooted in brain-based research
- Accepting of productive feedback
- Exhibits a passion to teach and learn from young people and colleagues.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching and/or co teaching math classes to students with a range of academic aptitudes;
- Assessing students’ academic and social development;
- Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families;
- Collaborative work on grade-level, department, and interdisciplinary faculty teams.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or related field;
- Belief in the practice of innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction;
- A strong commitment to professional growth.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their resume, and 3-5 references to employment@emeryweiner.org. (References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate first.)
The Emery/Weiner School
A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12.
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