Upper School Math Teacher Job Hadley Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Hadley

Upper School Math Faculty School Days:

High School:
Arrival 8:10 am / Departure 3:45 pm

Faculty are generally expected to remain on campus during school hours.

Faculty meetings:

Tuesdays 3:45 to 5:15pm

Teacher Summer Work Weeks:

Two weeks before school in August

One week after school in June

Professional Development days Performances, Field Trips & Other Events

At least one intensive trip per year
Parent/Caregiver-Teacher conferences twice a year
Report writing in January and June with progress reports after 1st and 3rd quarters.

The starting salary for this 0.8

FTE position is $36,890 increasing to $44,558 with 15 years of experience. Additional consideration for those with over 15 years of experience.

Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sick time, personal time, and professional development funding. Tuition remission is available for eligible children enrolling at Harts brook.

The Harts brook School is seeking an Upper School Math Teacher. This teacher, in consultation with the Upper School Director, will be responsible for developing and delivering curriculum for the program, tracks and main lesson blocks for grades 9-12 for the following courses:
Algebra I, Geometry, Precalculus and Computer Science. The Math Teacher role involves creating an intentionally inclusive classroom culture grounded in the tenets of Waldorf philosophy, collaborating with colleagues on a daily basis, and participating in the overall life of the school, which includes but is not limited to advising, festivals, parent/caregiver evenings and communication, and attending faculty/staff meetings. The teacher will provide a quality experience for a diverse group of students that reflects Harts brook’s philosophy and values, including actively implementing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

With

students:

Designs and implements an appropriate curriculum that includes time for self directed learning, direct experience, movement, and artistic activities.
Designs and leads age appropriate conversations and activities fostering a sense of belonging for all students and allowing students to continue the journey of self-discovery and inclusion of all identities.
Infuses principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all of the above and brings an eagerness to learn and grow in this area.
Designs curriculum based on articulated learning outcomes, shares a comprehensive syllabus, and follows up with timely assessments and reports.
Ensures each day that the classroom is clean, tidy and organized for the next day.
Participates in advising individual students and grade advising as confirmed by the Upper School Director.
Attends and helps design/lead overnight trips including student orientation and a possible week-long intensive trip.
Attends to weekly supervisory duties.

With colleagues:

The High School faculty works together to support one another.
They create and review the curriculum and program, create strategic plans and work with and report to the Upper School Director.
Collaborate with the Upper School Director regarding budget for materials and supplies.
Attend a weekly HS Faculty meeting on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15pm
Advise and inform the Upper School Director regarding any needs or issues related to organizing or managing the teaching program or supervisory duties.
Complete required trainings and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.
Accompany/chaperone field trips, potentially including a week-long intensive trip and High School Orientation.
Participate in general activities such as morning meetings and supervisory duties during time at school.

With parents/caregivers:

Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers.
Be available for parent/caregiver teacher conversations
Participate in Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences twice a year
Participate in three Parent/Caregiver evenings a year
Encourage an understanding of Waldorf High School education amongst families
Communicate directly with parents/caregivers as appropriate and needed around logistical matters, and expectations
A strong commitment to issues of identity, diversity,…