MYP Math Teacher

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) Math Teacher delivers high quality instruction of the International Baccalaureate curriculum. This includes teaching multiple levels of Algebra and Geometry to Middle Years Program (MYP) students in grades 8-10.

The MYP Math Teacher leads students through the IB MYP mathematics program and makes decisions about how best to prepare students for their DP courses and ultimately graduation, as well as ensuring they are prepared to be successful in their college endeavors. The job will include working with other staff members in the math department, middle school, and upper school to ensure continuity wherever possible.

Additionally, a component of this role will be communicating with parents and administrators about student progress.

• Implements all curricula within the designated subject area(s) following IB guidelines
• Develops and follows a year at a glance that includes all IB connections and components
• Develops the unit plans for each academic year based on current IB and/or other accreditation standards and other educational requirements
• Teaches the content of MYP Mathematics
• Extensively prepares MYP students to be prepared for their DP courses
• Teaches the courses under the guidelines and ethos of the MYP structure and goals
• Co- sponsors/advises the Math Club of Alcuin and provides guidance and resources to help hone their problem-solving skills, games to be played in weekly meetings, as well as preparing them for the nationally held AMC 10/12 tests held nationwide each year in November
• Co- sponsors/advises the Mathematical Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) of Alcuin and provides guidance and resources to help hone their problem-solving skills in weekly meetings, as well as preparing them for five written contests held monthly beginning November
• Posts and maintains all Upper School and Middle School grades, posts assignments, sends notifications, and accesses reports in Manage Bac in a timely manner as specified in the applicable grading policies
• Provides adequate support for student learning outside of the regularly scheduled class hours. This may be in the form of tutorials, office hours or help via Microsoft Teams or email
• Plans, prepares, and conducts conferences with parents as one of the team
• Communicates with parents about the progress of their student. This includes writing comments for conference reports, and email/phone communications regarding student challenges or successes in and out of the classroom
• Keeps records of all parent communications and shares them with the Director of Upper School and/or the Director of Middle School as requested and/or as necessary
• Stays up to date with rubrics and curriculum changes for the courses being taught
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports, syllabi, lesson plans, and ongoing unit plans and modifications
• Takes attendance in the Alcuin School Blackbaud system
• Serves as an MYP Personal Project and/or DP Extended Essay advisor as required
• Maintains the designated classroom
• Works cooperatively with other members of the Middle/Upper School faculty in the planning and execution of interdisciplinary projects, community events, and other activities
• Attends parent education events and community functions as detailed in the Employee Handbook
• Attends department meeting, all-staff meetings, and school functions as outlined in the Employee Handbook, employment contract or as required
• Follows all guidelines and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Parent Student Handbook
• Attends monthly all-staff, Upper/Middle School faculty, and department meetings as required
• Leads or co-leads an advisory of Upper School or Middle School students and facilitates student-led conferences with families

• Maintains inventory of math calculators used in designated classes
• Sponsors a non-math student-led club or organization as required
• Writes letters of recommendation for students as required
• Attends IB professional development as scheduled by the International Baccalaureate Coordinator
• Acts as chaperone on domestic and international trips…