High School Math Teacher

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

8d

About The Position

Uncommon High School Math teachers work in grade and content teams to help students become self-guided learners. Teachers develop expertise in their course content and motivate and inspire high school students. They cultivate students’ enjoyment of mathematics and use varied instructional strategies to help students make sense of problems, persevere, and solve them. By the end of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college-preparatory work. Coursework may include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and prepares students for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level study.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in students’ best interests.
• Ability to learn independently, seek feedback, and implement it to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before employment begins.
• For New Jersey certification eligibility, a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after September 1, 2016, or 2.75 for graduates before that date.
• Instructional staff must become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience and a demonstrated interest in impacting K–12 students in urban schools and communities are preferred.
• Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics curriculum, potentially including Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus, in preparation for AP and collegiate-level coursework.
• Support students in solving problems and thinking critically, and foster confidence and engagement in mathematics.
• Help students construct and justify viable arguments using reasoning, mathematical vocabulary, tools, and postulates.
• Build a classroom community of self-guided learners where students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• Work with the Math department to establish academic and engagement goals for students.
• Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and assessments and respond to trends.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support students’ learning needs.
• Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Attend weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with the grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid spring, winter, and summer breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits based on role eligibility.
• Paid leave options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level