Math Instructor - 7th & 8th Grade Middle School

Bank Street College of Education

110d • $45 - $55

About The Position

Liberty LEADS seeks math instructors to work with our middle school students in our afterschool and Saturday programs. Instructors in the after school program will facilitate a homework help session as well as a math skill-building workshop with small groups of students while Saturday program instructors will facilitate project-based learning and skill building through the context of project-based activities. We are looking for teachers for each grade. Instructors must have experience engaging students in person or using Zoom if circumstances dictate changing from in person to online classes. Curriculums and daily lesson plans are required for review and approval. Weekly lesson plans must be submitted for review one week prior to class. During remote classes, instructors must appear on camera at all times and persuade students to communicate and participate in the same way. Instructors are expected to deliver a final project to showcase during our end of year celebration.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field; Master’s preferred
• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred
• Must possess strong communication skills and knowledge of group development
• Experience working with middle school youth and knowledge of child development
• Reliable Wifi and computer access

Nice To Haves

• Special Education teachers strongly urged to apply
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, adapt and implement math curriculum for groups of 10 students online or up to 25 students in person
• Engage students and modify curriculum according to needs of students and the medium being used with assistance from Liberty LEADS Middle School Coordinator and advisory staff
• Manage in person and remote classrooms using positive behavior management strategies
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Coordinator for supervision and debriefing
• Prepare presentation with students for ‘end of year’ celebration
• Provide lesson plans to advisors supervisor one week in advance for approval.

Benefits

• Part time hourly paid position
• Pay rate: $45-$55 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree