5th-grade Math Teacher

Make a Difference. Inspire Scholars. Shape the Future.

Are you a passionate educator who believes every scholar deserves the opportunity to succeed? Do you enjoy creating engaging, rigorous learning experiences while building meaningful relationships with students and families?

Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) is looking for a dedicated Teacher to join our team and help prepare scholars for success beyond high school. Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4-12th grade independent charter school serving nearly one thousand scholars in downtown Milwaukee. The mission of MAS is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level.

African American students comprise 99% of the student body and over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced meals. Regardless of student background and external factors, MAS maintains the expectation that students should be on grade level and proficient on state assessments. Teachers are expected to plan and prepare rigorous lessons as well as communicate and collaborate with staff and parents.

At MAS, we believe in setting high expectations for every student while recognizing and celebrating their individual backgrounds, experiences, and strengths.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level.

• Build meaningful relationships with scholars and make a lasting impact.

• Create rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive learning experiences.

• Collaborate with a dedicated team of educators, administrators, and support staff.

• Use student data to identify needs, celebrate progress, and help scholars reach their full potential.

• Partner with families to support student achievement.

• Grow professionally through professional development, coursework, and leadership opportunities.

• Be part of a school community committed to academic excellence and student success.

As a Teacher, you will play a critical role in preparing scholars for post-secondary success. You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students.

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.

• Analyze student data and develop interventions to support student growth.

• Communicate regularly with students, families, staff, and administration regarding student progress.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, resource teachers, student service personnel, administrators, and other school staff.

• Work with families and school teams to develop strategies that improve student achievement.

• Participate in curriculum development, data analysis, professional development planning, and other school committees.

• Continue to develop professionally through staff development, coursework, and other learning opportunities.

• Support the educational philosophy and mission of Milwaukee Academy of Science.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or other administrators.

We're looking for educators who are passionate about student success and committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and academically challenging classroom environment.

• Valid Wisconsin Teaching Certification.

• First-Year Teachers: 198-day contract

• Returning Teachers: 195-day contract

If you're an educator who wants to do more than teach; you want to inspire, empower, and help scholars reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.

Join Milwaukee Academy of Science and become part of a school community where high expectations, collaboration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do.