High School Math Teacher (Apply directly to SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply directly online with DCSD)
About The Position
SkyView Academy is seeking a passionate High School Math Teacher for grades 9-12. The role involves collaborating with a team to deliver a rigorous, college-preparatory math program, including courses from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus BC. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to teaching all levels of math and fostering a supportive learning environment. SkyView Academy's vision is to prepare students to be lifelong learners and honorable leaders, while its mission is to offer a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. The school culture emphasizes respect, value, and character development.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree that supports teaching students high school Math
- Meet Highly Qualified criteria for the state of Colorado
- Proficient in technology--especially Google platform
- Commitment to providing high expectations and high levels of support for all students
- Deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught
- Belief that the most effective way to promote student achievement is through building meaningful relationships
- Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills
- Possess the ability to collaborate with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students
- Willingness to ask questions and consult with team members on a regular basis
- Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school
- Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills
- Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community
- Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model
- Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, world language, character education, and service to the community.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.
- Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.
- Engage students in meaningful Socratic dialogue.
- Differentiate instruction to address various learning styles.
- Attend Capturing Kids Hearts, a 3-day training, during the summer if hired.
- Develop curriculum with assistance from the Upper School Principal and/or High School faculty.
- Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
- Embrace feedback from the administration in a continuous improvement modality.
- Build appropriate professional relationships with students.
- Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school.
- Supervise lunch, detention, and after-school duties as needed in cooperation with other High School faculty.
- Be involved in school life, including Clubs, Sports, Community Service, and/or the Character Program.
- Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Administration.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PERA
- health savings account (HSA)
- flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- short and long-term disability
- critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- voluntary 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 457 retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
