Summer I Mathematics Teacher
About The Position
The Summer I Mathematics Teacher facilitates the educational success of rising fifth graders with the greatest number of barriers to college graduation, whether that be socioeconomic, racial, family education level, first-generation/immigrant, etc. Through intensive classroom instruction and academic enrichment opportunities, the Summer I Mathematics Teacher prepares students for rigorous middle and high school programs in public schools (Seattle, Renton and Highline), independent schools and other private schools. Rainier Scholars teachers seek to accomplish the following goals in curriculum, instruction and assessment: Exposure to challenging content that students will see in rigorous academic settings Development of advanced skills that will allow students to perform at top levels Exposure to and examination of themes that are relevant to the journey of a Rainier Scholar The Rainier Scholars math program aims to prepare all students to be ready for Algebra no later than eighth grade. First summer math focuses on ensuring all students are working from a level playing field regardless of their previous math background. Students focus on mastering operations with fractions and decimals, in both mathematical contexts and real-life applications. Students practice verifying their answers and presenting well organized work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university.
- Minimum of 3 years teaching or other proven equivalent experience in independent or public school.
- Highly organized, interested in collaboration, and possess strong listening and communication skills
- Passion for working with a diverse group of young people.
Nice To Haves
- A master's in education, those with course subject area expertise, as well as those with experience teaching at the elementary and middle school level with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in UbD unit design (Understanding by Design, Wiggins & McTighe, 2005).
Responsibilities
- Participate in opening and closing faculty meetings on 6/22/26, 6/23/26 and 8/6/26.
- Teach two sections of Summer I Mathematics (16:1 student-teacher ratio) Monday through Friday from 6/24/26 to 8/7/26 in either the morning or afternoon.
- Develop curriculum in accordance with best practices and in collaboration with team of teachers and Academic Director.
- Provide frequent written and oral feedback on student progress and work, respond to academic difficulties of students, work collaboratively in response to parent concerns and conduct progress conferences at appropriate times.
- Respond to student questions via phone call until 8:30 pm (students are trained to leave voicemails when a teacher is unavailable).
- Chaperone Day of Play and Rattlesnake Ledge field trips.
