Math Teacher- Excel Center Muncie

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana • Muncie, IN

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Muncie Goodwill Excel Center is seeking a Math Teacher who is looking for a more flexible teaching career than the traditional school setting and enjoys being part of a supportive, mission-based community focused on enhancing generational impact. School days are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with Mondays through Thursdays dedicated to instruction and Fridays serving as flexible/preparatory days. The Math Instructor is responsible for implementing and developing The Excel Center curriculum and ensuring student success. This role requires a student-centered approach, tailoring instructional strategies with grit, creativity, and innovation. Strategies include direct instruction, one-on-one sessions, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning. The Instructor will utilize high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques, collaborating with the instructional team to meet educational goals, adhere to Indiana State Standards, and continuously improve curriculum and instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness to obtain an emergency teaching license.
• Employs various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct and engage students, such as communicating content in terms they can comprehend, organizing talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary.
• Uses a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners' level, goals, and priorities which increase student achievement results.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
• Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school-age students in nontraditional and/or in an adult education setting.
• Working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Builds lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content.
• Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Builds solid relationships with students.
• Communicates student progress effectively with students and colleagues; partners with staff to ensure student success.
• Communicates strengths and areas for improvement frequently and uses restorative approaches to resolve conflict.
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.
• Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Works with coaches and leadership staff to aid students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
• Supports the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed that are assigned by school leadership.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Parental and sabbatical leaves
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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