Middle School Math Teacher

Prizmah•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is looking for a warm, talented Math educator who will serve as a full-time middle school mathematics teacher and advisor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced math educator who loves working with students in grades 5-8, has strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), is a collaborative team player, and is comfortable integrating math with technology, science, and other subjects when possible. Additional experience in science and technology is very much welcomed! Candidates must be comfortable teaching in-person math and also be able to shift to virtual teaching if ever necessary. The ability to inspire in students a passion for learning is essential, as is the ability to develop in them both an appreciation for and a deep understanding of math skills and concepts. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to cultivate creative problem solving, critical thinking, and higher-order mathematical reasoning skills. An understanding of the mathematical practices identified in the Mathematical Standards and the ability to make those practices a reality are essential. Experience with Understanding by Design as a framework for planning is a plus. This position entails being an Advisor on one of the four middle school advising teams. The Bernard Zell Advisory program strives to foster students’ social and emotional growth and well-being, supporting them both in and out of the classroom, and inspiring in them a commitment to meaningful service learning. Experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in mathematics, math education, education with a math concentration, or a related field, combined with relevant experience
Experience with middle school-aged children and an understanding of adolescent development
Experience in writing math curriculum
A commitment to service learning and the ability to create meaningful service learning opportunities
Ability to teach executive functioning skills and habits of learning that create successful lifelong learners
Proficiency with educational technologies, including Google Apps, iPad, Zoom, Chromebook, and others

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in science and technology
Experience with Understanding by Design as a framework for planning
Experience with Responsive Classroom

Responsibilities

Teach mathematics to middle school students, maintaining high expectations and a commitment to supporting students of all levels
Develop and implement curriculum as a member of a collaborative middle school math team
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress
Give specific feedback to support student growth
Work on an advisory team, planning advisory learning, and creating a safe, nurturing environment for students
Advise and advocate for a group of middle school students, with responsibility for academic/social/emotional oversight
Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and others on the student and grade-level team
Help lead service learning through the advisory program
Other duties as assigned in support of the greater school community