Middle School Math Teacher (SY 2025-2026)

Organizational Description

New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school, and its mission is to prepare learners for life by engaging them in high academic achievement and fostering cultural pride and identity. NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world. 

Culture of Learning

Every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. As such, NMA fosters a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and seeks employees who will optimistically and confidently participate in this culture of learning.  

Core Principles:

1. Aim for high academic achievement.
2. Embrace cultural pride and identity.
3. Model the way.
4. Understand how data drives decisions.
5. Have high expectations.
6. Create a socially/emotionally supportive learning environment.

Information

 This position will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PERA/TRA Pension
• 457b Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance

Description

Under the supervision of the principal, the Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for creating a learning environment that supports student achievement in all subject areas. Teachers create lesson plans, model exemplary behavior, build relationships, problem solve, and align instruction to state and school standards. Teachers challenge students and explore innovative instructional practices. Teachers partner with Academic Coaches to continually develop their practice. 

Successful teachers will possess integrity, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and maintain accountability for their actions. Teachers will align themselves with NMA’s core principles and understand the unique challenges of immigrant and refugee communities.

• Develop highly effective lesson plans that align with NMA’s adopted curriculum.
• Foster a culture of learning that embraces the strengths of all scholars and empowers them to achieve their academic goals.
• Implement strategies that produce high levels of learning. 
• Collaborate with teammates, Academic Coaches, administrators, operations staff, and paraprofessionals. 
• Proactively engage families in NMA’s academic program. 
• Administer assessments, maintain accurate records, and use data to make instructional decisions.
• Identify students for interventions; develop and facilitate effective interventions. 
• Use curriculum and materials that reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

• Model the RHINO Way, and teach students the RHINO Way using PBIS strategies.

• Maintain a growth mindset and a positive attitude. 
• Engage in professional development and coaching opportunities. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Degree in Education,  Mathematics or a related field Preferred
• Current teaching license required
• Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment preferred

Core Math Competencies for Middle School Teachers

• Content Knowledge: Teachers should demonstrate proficiency in the core math categories (numbers and operations, algebra, geometry and measurement, data analysis and probability, and mathematical processes. 
• Pedagogical Knowledge: Middle school math teachers must understand:
• • How students learn mathematics at the middle school level.
  • Strategies to engage diverse learners, including those with special needs and/or English language learners.
  • Differentiated instruction and formative assessment techniques.
• Implement the effective use of technology and tools, such as calculators, Chromebooks, and online learning platforms.

Salary : $42,500 - $58,287