Mathematics Teacher

Wayne RESA•Detroit, MI

44d•$50,000

About The Position

CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education - ensuring college, career, and life success for all children. At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools. CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes. Teachers facilitate teaching and learning in all settings - whole class, small group, and one-on-one - and use multiple resources. The Teacher also acts as an advisor to a small number of students and must be able to work within a youth-centered environment. A successful employee is a consummate professional, upholding the mission, goals and objectives of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent, required.
An highly-qualified certification
Proven effectiveness as evidenced by student achievement data
Experience with working in diverse, low-income communities; sensitivity to and awareness of the needs of culturally diverse urban adolescents and families.
Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication skills
Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and succeed
Experience and demonstrated success in designing and executing interventions for struggling students
Experience and demonstrated success in designing and delivering social skills and character development lessons
Experience and success in supporting families
Possess the desire and willingness to develop own skill set
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive group relationships.
Will successfully pass a criminal background check
We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist

Responsibilities

Create a safe, welcoming, organized classroom learning environment following CEN Model Classroom Guidelines
Complete and submit weekly high-quality lesson plans according to provided planning templates and aligned to CEN core curriculum; revise lesson plans as needed based upon feedback from Director of Academics, Directors of STEM or Humanities, or content peers
Clearly and frequently communicate student learning goals to students and families; track student progress relative to key content goals
Facilitate effective teaching and learning activities daily, aligned to practices outlined in the CEN Teaching and Learning Rubric
Complete interim assessment preview and item-level analysis in order to inform reteach plans
Actively participate in routine formative data cycles to inform instruction
Score student work and provide growth-based feedback; enter student performance grades into PowerTeacher Pro to inform progress reports and end-of-quarter report cards
Co-plan with Intervention Specialists to ensure appropriate differentiation of academic work to meet the needs of all students
Support formative, summative, and state-required testing
Actively participate in weekly coaching cycles with Director of Academics
Participate in monthly content support sessions with Directors of STEM/Humanities
Advise a small number of students on their academic and social-emotional progress
Effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and families
Implement the school's plans for Parent Teacher Conferences
Ensure care of provided instructional materials, curricula, technology, and classroom furniture
Other duties as assigned.