High School Math Teacher

JOB TITLE: MathTeacher (High School), Full-time

LOCATION: Annapolis, Maryland

About New Village Academy:

Come join us in reinventing high school - giving students the WILL and the SKILL to transform their own education and future!

New Village Academy, a small public charter high school opening in Fall 2025 in Annapolis Maryland, is seeking dedicated and innovative teachers to create a new school community together!

Co-designed by high school students and Annapolis community leaders, New Village is committed to “High School Done Differently” using Equity as our Foundation, the Science of Motivation as our Playbook, and the City of Annapolis as our Classroom. Our small size fosters a close-knit community where every student is known as a unique individual. Our project-based learning model and emphasis on internships, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment in college ensure that students are fully prepared for the future they envision for themselves. We are looking for educators who are adaptive, reflective, collaborative, and creative problem-solvers ready for the challenge of creating a unique new school in a diverse community.

We are inspired by Expeditionary Learning, Big Picture Learning, Modern Classrooms Project, Competency-Based Assessment, and Restorative Justice in Education, combining the strengths of each to create a unique vision for student learning.

Learn more about us atwww.newvillageacademy.org

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Serve as a “Crew Leader”(advisor) to 14 students (looping for all 4 years)- act as an interdisciplinary generalist, prioritize relationship-building, engage in team-building, wellness strategies, academic advising, and family collaboration/communication, guiding each Crew member toward an engaged, successful future of their own design.
• Serve as a Math teacher using “guide on the side” teaching strategies, blended learning, and strengths-based differentiation, including self-paced skill development structures using the Modern Classrooms Project approach for our academically, racially, economically, and culturally diverse students.
• Hold students accountable to building high-quality portfolios in our competency-based assessment structures across four domains - academic mastery, powerful communication, personal growth, and life and career development.
• Contribute to restorative practices and collaborative decision-making.
• Design and supervise field study and community service opportunities including collaborating with community organizations, riding public transit with students, and embracing physical challenges.
• Conduct visits to student internship sites to monitor progress, using own transportation.

Teacher Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required for all teaching positions.
• MSDE Teacher Certification will be prioritized, but committed candidates without initial certification WILL be considered - participation in Maryland-approved Alternative Program or Resident Teacher Certification Program required if not already certified.
• Valid Driver’s license and own transportation needed (for internship site visits).
• Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to hiring teachers who reflect the diversity of our students.
• Ability to contribute to a high-functioning, innovative, and collaborative team.
• Positive problem-solving skills and flexibility in a start-up environment.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Willingness to lead outdoor activities and community service work.
• Willingness to go beyond one’s comfort zone in pursuit of the extraordinary.
• And, most importantly, thoughtful alignment with our mission:

New Village Academy ensures every student is KNOWN, CONNECTED, EMPOWERED, and ACCOUNTABLE so they can develop the WILL and the SKILL to take charge of their education and their future, with the city of Annapolis as our classroom.

• One Student at a Time - Education is personalized and solutions are custom- designed, not cookie-cutter. Every student has a unique brilliance.
• Ubuntu - We are in this together - We cannot truly thrive unless we are all thriving.
• Relationships at the Center - We prioritize trusting relationships and a supportive community for students to thrive and learn, including participation in Restorative Justice practices and family outreach.
• Social Justice - We keep (reflective) equity at the center fo all we do, affirm students' cultural identity, meet their needs, and support their aspirations - “Warm Demander” orientation - We design and engage students with relevant, responsive, social justice-oriented curriculum.
• Family and Community - We enroll families, not just students, in the educational process - We celebrate and leverage the strength and resilience of the community of Annapolis - The City of Annapolis is our classroom!
• Authentic Application - Real-world application drives the learning design across the curriculum and is not an afterthought or add-on.
• Growth Mindset - People with purpose can transform their trajectory - we teach to fish - EVERY student has the capacity for self-motivation, self-reflection, self-regulation - We honestly leverage strengths and acknowledge challenges to get where we need to go.
• Rigor and Revision - Mastery matters - Getting students to excellence in our competency progressions means they will have the skills they need to succeed.
• EVERY student launched - We relentlessly pursue building the WILL and the SKILL in every individual student for success in college or career, character, and civic engagement.

Salary and Benefits:

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools union-negotiated plus supplemental pay for additional responsibilities (Among top 3 Maryland Districts for starting pay). Pay range $60,000-$117,000.
• Excellent AACPS benefits package.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities including 1-2 additional paid weeks of pre-opening summer training and, every Wednesday afternoon, early dismissal with collaborative planning and training.
• Opportunity for deep, transformative relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the Annapolis community.
• Opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking educational innovation.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter/statement of interest in New Village Academy’s approach (see website!) to New Village Academy Head of School, Romey Pittman (she/her), at rpittman@newvillageacademy.org

We will begin pre-screening interviews February 1. Applicants must also go through the AACPS hiring process. Rolling applications will be accepted until the school year begins, but please engage early by reaching out to us directly! We can’t wait to hear from you!

New Village Academy is committed to holding anti-racism, inclusion, and equity at the center of all that we do. NVA is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $117,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $117,000