Middle School Math Teacher - Anticipated

Sacred Heart Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Math Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Additionally, as a member of the Middle School Faculty, this teacher will act as an advisor. The school, founded in Chicago in 1876, is an independent, Catholic institution with single-gender elementary schools (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls). It is committed to academic excellence within a Christian, faith-based community, deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart. The mission emphasizes the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Students are taught in single-gender classrooms, follow a similar curriculum, and share many activities across three academic divisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Have experience teaching math/pre-algebra/algebra to middle school students
Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills
Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn
Prioritize and multi-task effectively
Enjoy working both independently and as a member of a team
Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes
Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Experience teaching middle school math preferred

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing instruction in Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 aligned to national and state standards
Implementing, forming and evaluating curriculum
Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes and inform instruction
Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other faculty members
Serving as an advisor for a group of middle school students
Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning
Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and consistent with band level placement.
Align with faculty across divisions for vertical curriculum coordination.
Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their students performance and progress.