Middle School Math Teacher​/Advisor, Gr. 7

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt

Serves as advisor and subject area teacher; teaches wellness class, clubs, and other classes, as needed. Performs lunch duty or other duties, as needed.

• Prepares and implements well‑organized curricula in which students are engaged in relevant, thoughtful, challenging work.
• Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student.
• Establishes a learning environment of serious scholarship and high expectations that supports students’ interests, talents, and needs.
• Employs techniques that allow for hands‑on, inquiry‑based learning.
• Uses a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students’ technological literacy.
• Uses various methods of assessment; uses assessment information to plan instruction and provide meaningful feedback to students.
• Defines, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Serves as an advisor and advocate for 20 students; holds a morning meeting every day with them, works to provide social‑emotional learning as well as guidance, and serves as the main conduit to advisees’ families.
• Contributes to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues, communicates well with all constituents, honors confidentiality, fulfills time commitments, and enjoys teaching.
• Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university required
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification required
  • Middle Grades Mathematics Teacher 5‑8 (in subject area) OR
  • Secondary Grades Mathematics Teacher 6‑12
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required