Laboratory Schools: Math Teacher, Long Term Substitute, High School

* The Math Department is responsible for the math education of students in grades 6 - 12.
* The courses taught by the Math Department include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Discrete Math, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
* Two levels of math classes, regular paced and accelerated, both of which are college preparatory, are offered. Math teachers report to their respective Principals and are responsible to the Math Department Chair.
* Anticipated start date for this position is 01/05/2026.
* Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students required.
* Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
* Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students required.
* Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
* Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
* Strong knowledge of child development required.
* Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
* Analytical skills required.
* Problem-solving skills required.
* Decision-making skills required.
* Attention to detail required.
* Organizational skills required.
* Computational skills required.
* Creativity required.
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Interpersonal skills required.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
* Ability to manage stressful situations required.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.
* Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/schedule software, etc.) required.
* Two years of teaching experience required.
* Experience teaching high school math strongly preferred.
* Teaching experience at any level of math preferred.
* Experience developing curriculum strongly preferred.
* Experience working with a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language and nationality, preferred.
* Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
* Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
* When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
* Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

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