Upper School Math Teacher
About The Position
Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing learning resources and the classroom-learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. Middle Years Programme (MYP) teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. The Upper School Math Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Middle School level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the MYP framework, while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree and minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
- Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to meet requirements for a sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa.
- Proficiency in English to teach, communicate with parents and colleagues, understand the curriculum, and write report cards.
- Experience with the best practices in math curricula in middle and high school.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree and minimum 5 years teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives.
- Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing learning resources and the classroom-learning environment.
- Develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude.
- Link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further.
- Challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.
- Teach through inquiry according to the MYP framework.
- Ensure foundational skill acquisition.
- Collaborate extensively with other teachers.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program
- 10 days paid sick leave
- 2 days paid time off
- 7 days paid holidays during the school year
- Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year
- Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission
- 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
