Middle School Math Teacher

Graland Country Day School • Denver, CO

5d • $56,650 - $87,550

About The Position

Graland Country Day School is seeking a Middle School math teacher to work closely with students in grades 5-8. A successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands school environments and the unique needs of Middle School students. This candidate thrives when working collaboratively and is skilled at building relationships with students, faculty, and families. Teaching in the Middle School at Graland is a multi-faceted experience. Teachers are responsible for fostering students' love of learning and the development of skills necessary to be successful. Middle School math, English, science and history teachers teach one grade level and form that grade’s MESH team, whose role, as a group, is to engage students in their discipline while also fostering an inclusive learning experience that is meaningful and takes students beyond the four walls of the classroom. The development of central themes, interdisciplinary units, and common expectations for student work and behavior is a collaboration among the team. Students are placed at the center of learning and the MESH team also serve as grade level advisors who understand that students’ academic needs and social-emotional well being are paramount. Graland Middle School teachers fulfill a variety of roles that may include coaching sports, chaperoning overnight trips, sponsoring clubs, and working with the Gates Innovation Lab. Graland follows the Math in Focus curriculum covering concepts including, but not limited to, multiplying and dividing fractions, statistics, algebraic equations and inequalities, and geometric construction. Experience with algebra and algebraic concepts is preferred and the ideal applicant will have experience teaching inquiry-based mathematics that include polynomials, quadratics, radicals and radical expressions.

Requirements

• An experienced educator, background with Middle School students preferred.
• Have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.
• Possesses strong organization and communication skills.
• Maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and parents/guardians.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrates ease with technology, adoption of the LMS, as well as other technology programs and tools to engage learners.
• Ability to chaperone students on day excursions, as well as overnight trips.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with algebra and algebraic concepts is preferred and the ideal applicant will have experience teaching inquiry-based mathematics that include polynomials, quadratics, radicals and radical expressions.
• Desire to coach student athletics, a plus.

Benefits

• Benefits include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off for school holidays and school vacations, as well as participation in a retirement plan.
• Daily free lunch, access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.

What This Job Offers

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