Teacher - Financial Literacy (6-8)
About The Position
The Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher develops and delivers instruction in personal finance, budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management aligned with Core Knowledge/Classical curriculum standards. The role cultivates critical thinking, financial responsibility, and decision-making skills while fostering a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous classroom environment. The teacher contributes to the school’s mission of preparing students for lifelong financial literacy and responsible citizenship. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary based on education and experience. The position is eligible for health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave benefits. The start date is January 5, 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Commitment to fostering financial literacy, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making in students.
- Strong planning, organizational, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial decision-making.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
- Collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to school-wide initiatives.
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and student data management systems.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience teaching middle school students or working with adolescents.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver lesson plans teaching financial literacy concepts, including budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management.
- Use varied instructional methods, materials, and technology to engage students and accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages participation, critical thinking, and practical application of financial concepts.
- Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to support growth in financial literacy and decision-making skills.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grade records, and student progress reports using the student information system.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences to maintain effective school-home communication.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and enhance the overall curriculum.
- Prepare lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and substitute materials in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-managed classroom conducive to learning.
- Uphold classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful, and academically rigorous environment.
- Participate in professional development, workshops, and staff meetings to remain current with best practices in financial education and pedagogy.
- Represent the school professionally to students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community.
- Support school operations and perform additional duties as assigned, including supervision during carpool, lunch, or recess.
- Follow school policies and procedures, including grievance and emergency protocols outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
