Middle School Mathematics Teacher Job Grosse Pointe Woods area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

The Middle School mathematics teacher will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interaction with students and faculty. Specifically, it is the Middle School mathematics teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions. The Middle School mathematics teacher will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Teach four or five sections of Middle School mathematics
Create a classroom environment that is devoted to the rigorous pursuit of learning in mathematics, while fostering a respect, interest, and appreciation of the discipline
Create a classroom environment that is devoted to the support and care of students
Create an equitable and inclusive class environment that promotes community, integrity, respect, excellence, and empathy
Develop and implement assessments that align with the core value of excellence and the Liggett Approach to education
Scaffold assignments effectively and respond thoughtfully and promptly to student work
Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
Participate actively in advancing the mathematics department’s curriculum and the Liggett Approach to education
Communicate thoughtfully, professionally, and clearly with families
Serve as a Middle School advisor, supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students and acting as a liaison between school and home
Participate actively and positively in the life of the school through involvement in a co-curricular extra duty for the equivalent of one season, preferably related to mathematics
Participate in other initiatives as directed by the Head of the Middle School

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

10 month employee / 7:45 am- 3:30 pm

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics education or an equivalent field
Enthusiasm for Middle School students and an understanding of their developmental needs
A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment aligned with the Liggett Approach to education
A growth mindset about teaching practices and an eagerness to work toward professional goals and development
A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
Strong writing, reading, and speaking abilities
Enthusiasm for continued professional development in both the discipline and in educational practices
Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school
Facility with technology in the classroom

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