Middle School Math Teacher

Sterne Lower-Middle School provides full-day instruction to 4th-8th students. The school’s mission is to build on the foundation of individual strengths to discover and nurture each student’s version of greatness. In a warm respectful atmosphere, our students become confident, disciplined, responsible citizens able to meet the challenges of further learning and society. The school is certified by the California State Department of Education and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Sterne School is an equal-opportunity employer.

Sterne School is seeking a versatile middle school math teacher to join our team of teachers. We are a small, independent school community serving neurodiverse learners with small group instruction at the core of our model. We seek a talented and creative teacher to engage and inspire students who range from math superstars to students with lagging skills in math. A strong candidate will have passion for teaching, expertise in math intervention, and an interest in working with a team to develop a cutting-edge math program at Sterne.

The following is a summary of job duties and responsibilities:

• Providing planned, structured, and research-based instruction to students in a way that best meets their individual needs and profile
• Embodying and supporting the Sterne School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement and goals, and Core Values
• Carefully and consistently recording assignments, grades, and progress on student assignment sheets and on the Learning Management System
• Preparing quarterly report cards which are consistent with course descriptions, lesson plans, and information as part of concise and regular communication with parents
• Providing supervision of students at all times, and always maintaining clearly stated classroom limits in supportive, firm ways
• Maintaining an organized, orderly classroom which sets executive functioning standards for students, including care for books, computers, iPads, materials, and the school site
• Participating in parent/teacher/student conferences

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching math in upper elementary, middle, or high school
• Experience with neurodiverse learners