What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Mathematics Teacher position at Las Américas ASPIRA Academy?
Las Américas ASPIRA Academy
750 Otts Chapel Road
Newark, DE 19713
POSITION TITLE: High School Mathematics Teacher - Sign-On Bonus Included!
GRADES: High School (9-12)
STATUS: Full-Time (hours/day), 10-month position
LOCATION: On-Site, In-Person Position (Newark, DE)
School Mission:
Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each ASPIRANTE to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.
Position Description:
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver academic lessons that are aligned with Common Core State Standards Mathematics standards.
- Provide individual and/or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Support the academic, social, emotional, and leadership growth of each student.
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
- Maintain grades in a timely manner.
- Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children’s academic success.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in secondary mathematics (or related content area)
- Possession or eligibility for a valid State of Delaware teaching license (for more information on State of Delaware licensure, please visit the website of the Department of Education at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml.
- Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams.
- Ability to work well with and relate to children of all ages.
- Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Charter school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
