26-27 Middle School Math Teacher

Élan Academy Charter SchoolNew Orleans, LA
Onsite

About The Position

As a Middle School Math Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective math instruction to students in grades 6-8. You will create a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters a love for mathematics and helps students develop strong problem-solving skills using the standards-based iReady math curriculum. Élan Academy Charter School, founded in 2017 in New Orleans, LA, is an academically challenging, disciplined, and joyful elementary school. Through a classical curriculum, high-quality instruction, and leadership development, Élan Academy Charter School ensures that all students have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity. An Élan Academy Teammate is expected to do whatever it takes, embody the school's core values, believe results come from hard work, sweat the small stuff, embody no-nonsense nurturing, teach all students until they learn, and understand that they are members of one school with one mission, working together at all times.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field
  • Excellent knowledge of middle school math concepts and effective teaching practices

Nice To Haves

  • Valid teaching certification in the appropriate subject area and grade level preferred

Responsibilities

  • Embody & Élan Academy’s mission, vision, and values
  • Participate in an annual summer staff orientation and training
  • Plan and deliver comprehensive math lessons aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives
  • Incorporate various teaching strategies, including hands-on activities, technology integration, and differentiated instruction, to cater to diverse learning styles
  • Monitor student progress through regular assessments and provide constructive feedback to support academic growth
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to ensure student success
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
  • Actively participate in professional development opportunities to enhance subject knowledge and teaching methodologies
  • Create and maintain an organized and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning
  • Participate in weekly coaching meetings
  • Work collaboratively with Scholar Support Teammates to ensure all student accommodations and modifications are implemented with fidelity
  • Actively track, celebrate, and respond to student data
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