What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School (Grade 5-6) Math Teacher position at Houston Academy?
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Houston Academy is a premier independent, college preparatory school located in Dothan, AL.
Houston Academy is searching for a Middle School Mathematics Teacher to join our team on
August 1, 2025. This position includes teaching multiple sections of both Grade 5 and Grade 6
Math classes and serve as a fifth grade Advisor.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mathematics or Mathematics education or
- Experience teaching and/or a willingness to teach fifth and sixth grade
- Strong leadership skills and a commitment to students and their learning;
- The personality traits of enthusiasm, creativity, imagination, and a strong desire/
- An inspiring, innovative, and charismatic teaching style; and
- A willingness to be involved in school and community life.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with
- Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and electronic media;
- Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student
- Participate in campus and community events.
INFORMATION
Salary will be commensurate with degree level and teaching experience.
Houston Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the
Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the Alabama Association of Independent
Schools.
Houston Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It strives to provide equal employment
opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap or disability in accordance with
applicable federal and state laws. It is the intent and resolve of Houston Academy to comply
with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity.
This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but
not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation and training.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If interested in this position, please email your vitae, list of at least 3 references, and a personal/
educational philosophy statement to the Head of Middle School, Jenny Uible, at
uiblej@houstonacademy.com.
For more information, please visit our website at www.houstonacademy.com and our Facebook
page.
