Middle School Math Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Middle School Math Teacher

Department: Camden Forward School

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Reports To: CFS Principal

Salary Range: $43, 847 -$51, 800 + Benefits + 401 K with employer match + Total Rewards Package with summers off

Position Summary:

The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for providing rigorous, engaging, and student-centered mathematics instruction to middle school students. The teacher will develop and implement standards-aligned lessons that build students' mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, computation, and critical-thinking skills.

The MS Math Teacher is expected to create a safe, supportive, and academically challenging classroom environment in which all students are encouraged to grow and achieve their potential. As a member of the Urban Promise Community, the teacher will integrate Christian principles and the organization's values of faith, innovation, holism, and community into daily instruction and interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

Essential Job Functions:

Instruction and Curriculum

• Plan and deliver high-quality mathematics instruction aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards and school curriculum expectations.
• Teach grade-level mathematics concepts while providing appropriate differentiation for students with varying academic abilities.
• Develop lessons that promote mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world application.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including direct instruction, collaborative learning, hands-on activities, technology, and project-based learning.
• Establish clear learning objectives and communicate academic expectations to students.
• Provide opportunities for students to explain mathematical thinking, justify solutions, and apply concepts independently.
• Incorporate formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback regarding students’ academic performance.
• Maintain appropriate instructional pacing and ensure that essential curriculum standards are addressed.
• Provide additional support, intervention, or enrichment based on student needs.

Classroom Management and Student Support

• Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement consistent classroom routines, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement, effort, responsibility, and conduct.
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Support students' social-emotional development and encourage perseverance, confidence, and a growth mindset.
• Implement accommodations and modifications identified in students' educational plans as required

Assessment and Data Use

• Administer and evaluate classroom assessments, benchmarks, and other required assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades, assignments, attendance, and academic progress.
• Analyze assessment data to identify areas of strength and areas requiring additional instruction.
• Use student performance data to inform reteaching, intervention, enrichment, and instructional planning.
• Maintain current and accurate grades in the school's designated student information system.

Faith and School Community

• Support the mission and values of Urban Promise Ministries.
• Model character qualities of integrity, enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, compassion, responsibility, and respect in interactions with students, parents, colleagues and others.
• Demonstrate commitment to the holistic development of each student—academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

• Work well with peers, collaborate with grade-level teachers, subject-area colleagues, administrators, special education staff, counselors, and other support personnel.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, curriculum planning, and school committees as assigned to continuously improve department and organizational efforts.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress, concerns, and accomplishments.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to student performance and interventions.
• Participate in parent conferences and student support meetings as requested.
• Assist in fundraising and participating in both UPM and CFS special events.

Performance Expectations

• The Math Teacher will be evaluated based on…