Middle School Math Teacher (6th–8th Grade)
About The Position
Prelude Prep is seeking passionate individuals who genuinely love math and are excited about teaching it to middle school students (6th-8th grade). We value enthusiasm, a deep understanding of content, and the ability to connect with young learners. Experience is not the only factor; we are looking for individuals with the right instincts and presence to engage students. The ideal candidate enjoys working with middle schoolers, understanding their need to be seen, challenged, and taken seriously. Consistency, structure, and warmth are key attributes. We are looking for humble individuals who are eager to improve their teaching methods and are open to feedback. Prelude Prep believes in setting high standards for middle school students, providing them with structure, and treating them as capable young people. Our teachers are supported with weekly instructional coaching, dedicated planning time, a collaborative team environment, and leadership that invests in their professional growth. We foster a student culture built on structure, independence, and high expectations, leading to meaningful relationships with students and families, and real opportunities for leadership and growth.
Requirements
- A genuine love for math and the ability to make it accessible without watering it down.
- Someone who actually likes middle schoolers and understands how they operate.
- Consistency and structure, because this age group needs to know exactly where the line is.
- Humility and coachability, you want feedback and you use it.
- Grit, because some days are hard and great teachers show up anyway.
- Strong communication and the ability to connect with families and teammates.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Texas teaching certification in Math (or willingness to obtain one).
- Any experience working with kids in any setting (tutoring, coaching, mentoring, after school programs).
- A background in math, whether through your degree, your career, or just a lifelong obsession with numbers.
Responsibilities
- Build a classroom where math makes sense, mistakes are part of the process, and no student believes they are not a math person.
- Teach 6th, 7th, or 8th grade math with rigor and creativity.
- Use data to drive instruction.
- Collaborate with a team that is genuinely invested in getting better together.
- Deliver rigorous, engaging math instruction that meets students where they are and pushes them further.
- Build a structured classroom where routines create the conditions for real learning.
- Use data to understand what your students know and what they need next.
- Hold high expectations while building the relationships that make students want to meet them.
- Partner with families and colleagues to support every learner.
- Show up to coaching and planning ready to grow.
Benefits
- Weekly instructional coaching
- Dedicated planning time built into every school day
- A team that supports each other and takes the work seriously
- Leadership that invests in your growth from day one
- A student culture built on structure, independence, and high expectations
- Meaningful relationships with students and families
- Real opportunities for leadership and growth
- Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
- Health insurance benefits
- Weekly coaching and professional development
- A real path to leadership and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
