What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Math Teacher position at Buffalo Prep, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Middle School Math Teacher
Job Description Updated : October 2024
Reports To : Chief Program Officer
FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Math Teacher plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Essential Functions
- Prompt familiarity and compliance with the Buffalo Prep Teacher’s Manual, including academic and disciplinary policies, as well as pedagogical practices.
- Commitment to social justice and social justice education.
- Ability to actualize and contribute to a Culturally Relevant-Sustaining curriculum through Culturally Relevant-Sustaining pedagogical practices.
- Willingness to establish office hours at Buffalo Prep to allow for connecting with and mentoring of students outside of the classroom setting.
- Willingness to work approximately five weeks during the summer and Saturday mornings during the academic year.
- Must become acclimated and committed to the Buffalo Prep mission, culture, and student population.
- Maintain program records in a timely manner.
- Work with other staff members to provide student data in accordance with stated timeframes.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Middle School Prep Program Manager, Chief Program Officer and / or the President.
- Adheres to all policies including Buffalo Prep’s Stop Light Policy and mandated reporting as outlined by NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
- Attend ongoing professional development that enhances learning for your role, department, organizational mission and initiatives, and culture.
- Have fun! We love our scholars and strive to maintain a joy-filled environment where all scholars and staff feel cared for, capable, and connected! Additional duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requirements
Teachers are compensated 25 dollars an hour for class time as well as grading and lesson planning. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Marcus Deveso, Chief Program Officer, by March 1, 2025.
