Upper School Math Instructor
About The Position
Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Upper School Mathematics teacher. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic, artistic, or academic teams/clubs is preferred. The Upper School Faculty is a collaborative and forward-thinking community of education professionals who are consistently looking for ways to create real-world, project-based experiences that help their students connect content in a relevant and impactful way. This team models what it means to be inquisitive, nurturing, flexible, and creative. While they customize and personalize the learning for each course, this team is united in using an inquiry-based model and a mastery approach to teaching.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, or related field
- Teaching and learning experience (preferred)
- Experience teaching Statistics or AP Statistics (preferred)
- Background/real-world experience in the content knowledge area (mathematics)
- Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
- Culturally proficient & equity literate
- A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback
- Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to Learning
- Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies (PBL, VTR, QFT, DT)
- Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
Nice To Haves
- Availability to sponsor athletic, artistic, or academic teams/clubs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of the content (mathematics) and ability to make interdisciplinary/real-world connections
- Co-designing curriculum and assessment with the math team
- Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using MV tools
- Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers
- Actively participating in professional growth opportunities
- Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings
- Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties
- Timely maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student's performance and progress
- Care and nurture for the social and emotional needs of each student by customizing/differentiating the learning experience
- Maintenance of an organized, inviting, and student-centered learning environment
- Participation in duties (e.g., grade-level advisor, lunch, enrichment, and carpool) and others as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
