Mathematics Teacher

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Purpose

To instruct, guide and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of classes in an interactive classroom environment
• Coach an athletic team or supervise an afternoon program for the equivalent of two out of three seasons
• Serve as a faculty advisor
• Live in a dormitory and / or participate in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities
• Participate in the student life program QUEST and the academic program Project : Pomfret
• Attend faculty, school, departmental meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions and be available for weekly office hours
• Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students
• Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues
• Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful
• Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues
• Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project : Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret's Mission and Vision
• Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his / her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes
• Pursue continuous professional growth and development
• Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies
• Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School's Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Work Conditions :