Middle School Math Teacher. Palm Harbor LilyLifestyle

Westlake Christian School, the premier private school in the greater Tampa Bay region on Florida's west coast, is seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and passionate Middle School Math Teacher for the  school year. The teacher will be joining an already robust and collaborative math team.

Teachers in Westlake's Middle School Math Department teach sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students in small classes. Courses include general math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry. Typically, math teachers have four or five classes with one or two preps. Westlake is committed to providing a superior education for all students. Our Math Department prepares students for high school and beyond.

This position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position and compensation is competitive for the greater Tampa Bay area. Westlake offers a wide-range of benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, life insurance, a retirement plan, on-going professional support and continuing education opportunities, tuition remission for enrolled children of school employees, year-round distribution of salary, and a unique, collaborative working environment.

Westlake Christian School is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and Cognia, and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

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The ideal candidates will have the ability to articulate a Biblical worldview and consider themselves to be 21st Century educators who embrace current best practices. Candidates should possess a desire to grow within a professional learning community and be enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Candidates should exhibit a passion for teaching and working with children and uphold the highest standards of excellence professionally and personally.

Candidates should also have a clear understanding of the developmental stages of middle school-aged students. Candidates should be willing to collaborate with staff members and families and be reflective practitioners.

• Experienced in teaching middle school math concepts in preparation for and including algebra and geometry
• Articulates knowledge of best practices in teaching math
• Proficient in integrating the Biblical worldview into instruction
• Proficient in the use and integration of technology in the classroom, including SMART Board Technology.
• Values differentiated instruction
• Articulates understanding of the unique developmental needs of middle school students
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills
• Knows and applies knowledge of current professional literature and best practices
• Evidences excellent verbal communication skills
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills
• Shows skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community
• Willing to contribute regularly to school community activities
• Master's degree preferred
• Experienced teachers preferred