Upper School Math Teacher

Upper School Math Teacher

Two positions currently open.

This is a full-time,salariedposition with a9.5-monthwork schedule.

Theupper schoolmathteacher will teachassigned sections of math for grades7-10(and in future years may alsohave the optionofteachcourses for grades
11-12).

The upper school math teacherisresponsiblefor the educational leadership of students in ageneral educationclassroom setting. Theupperschool mathteacherwill understand, demonstrate the use of, and implement the school’sHillsdale

CollegeK-12classicalcurriculum, student instruction, and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students, and work collaboratively to ensure a learning climate for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful.

• Teachingfive sections ofupper school math courses, typically twocoursefrom among
  
  Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and the vision, mission, and philosophy of the school, and consistently developing, fostering, and advancing these concepts instudents
• Demonstrating understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to students, and making the subject matter meaningful to students
• Developing andmaintaininga climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, kindness,support, and inquiry
• Engaging every student in grade level-appropriate learning experiences that promote performance and intellectual and moral development
• Listening and interacting effectively with students, parents, colleagues, leadership, and community members, respectingdifferingperspectives
• Modeling and reinforcing good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility
• Developing and implementing a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans according to the appropriate grade-levelscope and sequence of the Hillsdale
  
  CollegeK-12mathematicscurriculum
• Using formal and informal assessment strategies todeterminewhether students have achievedhighstandardsandmodifyinginstructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement
• Establishing andmaintaininga safe and secure classroom environment
• Managing the classroom primarilythrough the use of established routines and procedures tomaintaina positive learning environment
• Managing student misconduct promptly and resolving conflict and crises effectively
• Maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities
• Collaborating andassistingintervention specialists in providing differentiated instruction per student IEP
• Using appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation,and performance analysis
• Demonstrating positive classroom results and trends.
• Serving as a Citadel Advisorasan important part of the school’s upperschool house system.

Theupperschool math teacher shall be a person who is well-organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who has the ability to interact joyfully with students, parents, and colleagues.

Additionally, strong candidates willpossess:

• Ability and commitment to furthering the classical mission and vision of the school
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment andprudentdecision making
• Bachelor’sor Master’sdegree in mathematics, or a related field
• Ohio teacher license or the willingness to pursue licensure through the RESA mentor program

Strong candidates will alsoembracethe school’s organizational values:

• The tenets of classical, liberal arts education
• Community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens
• Excellence in teaching and learning
• The virtues we aim toteachour students:gratitude,humility,compassion,perseverance,courage,justice,prudence

Pay is competitive andcommensuratewith experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees includehealth benefits, personal days, paid holidays, and enrollment in the State Teachers Retirement System.

Children will receive enrollment priority ifa parent is afull-time employee at the time of enrollment.

All employees willbe required to passBCI/FBIbackground checks.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full‑time

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