IMMEDIATE OPENING: Middle School Math Teacher | Cedar Rapids Prep

Cedar Rapids Prep•Cedar Rapids, IA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Rapids Prep is seeking a dedicated Middle School Math Teacher to join its team. This tuition-free, college-preparatory school, which opened in August 2025, initially serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with plans for future expansion. The school focuses on academic excellence, leadership, and personal ownership, providing a supportive community with dedicated advisors. Cedar Rapids Prep offers a private school experience with top-notch facilities, student uniforms, and rigorous academics, aiming to empower students for ambitious and purpose-driven lives as part of the Opportunity Education Network. The Math Teacher will be instrumental in creating a rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment, fostering both conceptual understanding and real-world application of mathematics. Reporting to the school principal and receiving coaching from the Dean of Academics, the role involves delivering high-quality instruction, collaborating on curriculum, using student data for improvement, and developing students' skills for future success. This position is ideal for an educator with deep math knowledge, experience with diverse learners, and enthusiasm for an innovative school model.

Requirements

3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in middle school or high school mathematics
Strong track record of student achievement in math
Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of varying math levels
Proven academic growth for students below grade level with math interventions
Experience integrating technology into math instruction, particularly to enhance student engagement
Deep belief in all students’ potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations
A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Passion for mathematics education and making math relevant and engaging for students
Adaptability and excitement about being part of a founding team at a new school

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in alignment with state standards, college readiness assessments, and school priorities.
Develop and implement student-centered lesson plans that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning.
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including hands-on activities, project-based learning, and technology integration.
Regularly assess student progress using a combination of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.
Provide students with clear, actionable feedback that supports growth and mastery.
Build strong relationships with students, fostering a culture of high expectations, accountability, and support.
Serve as an Advisory teacher, mentoring a small group of students in academic and personal growth for their entire middle school experience at Cedar Rapids Prep.
Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed.
Collaborate with Special Education staff and other support personnel to meet the needs of all learners, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.
Contribute to the development of a strong school culture within the school through tutoring, clubs, or extracurricular opportunities.
Work closely with fellow teachers and school leadership to align curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies.
Participate in school-wide professional development to continuously refine instructional practice, including regular data and assessment reflection cycles.
Engage in feedback cycles with the Dean of Academics and Principal to improve teaching effectiveness.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively.
Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community.
Support families in seeing the relevance of math in their child’s future careers and post-secondary aspirations.