Middle School Math Teacher
Middle School Math Teacher
Position Overview:
The Academy is seeking a full-time Middle School Math teacher committed to delivering high level, engaging curriculum so that students gain the conceptual understanding and confidence to be successful not only in the current year but also successfully prepared for the next level.
Who We Are:
In the tenth year of its charter, The Academy serves a diverse student population and has gained an excellent reputation for preparing students both academically and socially emotionally for high school and beyond. The Academy is a rigorous learning community where learning is embedded in meaningful real world contexts and where students are deliberately taught to see the connections between home, school, and the world through the lenses of identity, diversity, justice, and action.
Our Mission:
The Academy of Alameda is an equity-centered public school that equips ALL students with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, mindset, and personal qualities so that they are on track for success in college and are inspired to affect change in their communities.
An Ideal Candidate Will:
- Believe that all students can be successful at high levels and that a student’s academic success should not be determined by their race or ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, sexual preference etc.
- See the value in and thus have a strong desire to collaborate deeply with other teachers, and supporting staff members
- Have a student-focused lens and continually seek to build strong relationships with students and their families
- Be a successful teacher – strong in subject area, equity-centered, reflective, and continually working to improve their practice to impact student learning
- Work hard but also want to have fun
- Have experience with inquiry-based learning
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in teaching math at the middle school and/or high school level
- Belief in AoA’s mission and philosophy
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize student achievement while creating a nurturing and encouraging school environment
- Experience with and interest in working with high needs students
- Experience teaching math intervention and advanced math classes is a plus
- Applicants of color strongly encouraged to apply
- Hold or are working towards Math Single Subject teaching credential
- NCLB Compliant Required & CLAD Certificated
Responsibilities:
- Teach 5 Math classes or 4 Math classes and a math intervention class, as well as an advisory/tutorial class
- Engage in professional development
- Collaborate weekly with grade-level instructional team (during common prep)
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and families
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive and based on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and participate in California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).
To Apply: In addition to applying on BambooHR, please send your resume, cover letter, copy of credential, and two letters of recommendation to our Middle School Principal, Miranda Thorman, at mthorman@aoaschools.org.