Part-time Teacher - Mathematics [Pollard Middle School] (SY26-27)

Needham Public Schools • Needham, MA

8d • $63,217 - $128,771 • Onsite

About The Position

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm part-time Middle School Mathematics Teacher to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. This teacher should have a strong commitment to active anti-racism for our Mathematics Team and Data Science position. The ideal candidate is prepared to teach and assess middle school math students and develop curriculum, instruction, and assessment materials aligned with the course sequence. Strong mathematics background preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mathematics license at the appropriate grade level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with and/or teaching middle school students and an understanding of the needs of students at this age
• Collaborative work ethic
• Training/experience in the use of data/ data science, and instructional technology
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy
• Willingness to contribute to student life beyond the classroom

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach middle school Mathematics and Data Science
• Work collaboratively with the middle school department chair and members of the Mathematics department and cluster teams to support student learning and growth.

Benefits

• Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step 1) $63,217 to Doctorate (Step 13) $128,771 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE), and prorated to start date.
• Review Unit Contract A and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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