Middle School Math Teacher

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative Grade 7 Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty position beginning in January 2027. The teacher will teach four class sections and one elective, serve as a grade-level advisor, and report to the Head of Middle School.

The teacher fosters a student-centered classroom where students actively participate in meaningful mathematical experiences. Through inquiry, collaboration, purposeful discourse, and timely feedback, the teacher supports students’ progress, critical thinking, problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and confidence. The role includes teaching the whole child by supporting social and emotional development alongside academic progress and cultivating a classroom culture that values curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, respectful collaboration, and productive struggle.

St. Michael’s is an independent, co-educational Catholic school in southwest Austin, Texas, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Its educational approach is rooted in Catholic spirituality and Catholic Social Teachings, and emphasizes excellence, inclusion, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. The school seeks educators who build relationships, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and remain motivated lifelong learners. Salary is competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues and the community.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Motivation to continue learning and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Math teaching experience in independent schools.
• Experience as a student advisor.

Responsibilities

• Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the PreK–12 curriculum and tailored to students’ diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide feedback and guidance to students and parents through progress reports, conferences, calls, emails, and individual meetings.
• Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences and follow accommodations in Student Support Plans.
• Work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues from various curricular departments.
• Use formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
• Attend an Intersession trip and grade-level day retreat.
• Teach four class sections and one elective, and serve as a grade-level advisor.
• Undertake additional assigned responsibilities, including lunch, recess, and carpool supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level