Laboratory Schools: Math Consultant, Early Childhood, Part-Time

Job Summary:

The Mathematics Department seeks a teacher to serve as an Early Childhood Mathematics Consultant, supporting the alignment and coherence of the school’s mathematics program across early childhood and the elementary grades. This role is situated within the Math Department and works in close collaboration with Early Childhood homeroom teachers, the Early Childhood Math Specialist, and Grades 3–5 math co‑teachers.

• Support a nurturing, challenging, and inclusive mathematics learning environment across Early Childhood classrooms.
• Collaborate with grade level teams to plan and support mathematics instruction across multiple classrooms.
• Work with the Early Childhood Math Specialist and Grades 3–5 math co‑teachers to support horizontal and vertical alignment of curriculum, instructional practices, student expectations, and assessment practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and curate instructional materials and tools to support both core instruction and enrichment opportunities.
• Support the integration of problem‑solving, conceptual understanding, and mathematical reasoning into daily instruction.
• Engage and collaborate with other faculty and administrative members regularly.
• Maintain high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Interpret and use data and observations to inform instructional planning and program development.
• Monitor student learning, growth, and progress to identify strengths, opportunities for growth, and next steps.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers and Learning and Counseling team members to support students and inform instruction.
• Support the ongoing development and alignment of the Early Childhood mathematics program in collaboration with the math department and school leadership.
• Consult regularly with homeroom teachers, specialists, and administrators.
• Attend required math department, division, grade‑level, and school‑wide meetings as necessary.

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood elementary mathematics content and progression.
• Strong knowledge of child development, particularly in early childhood and early elementary grades.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies and co‑teaching practices.
• Skilled in using visual and tactile tools with young learners to support conceptual understanding.
• Ability to support curriculum development, alignment, and resource curation.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Organizational, computational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to varying classroom contexts and teaching styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues.
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion practices in mathematics education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree in a related field preferred;
  Mathematics or early childhood/elementary education certification preferred.
• Experience: Three years of classroom teaching experience in early childhood (N‑2) required;
  Co‑teaching and collaborative planning experience preferred;
  Curriculum development and alignment experience required.

• 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.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Professional references
• Brief statement of philosophy regarding:
  • Ways in which your qualifications can help Lab achieve its goals of inclusivity.
  • Approach to teaching.

Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

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