What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Mathematics Teacher position at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy?
Position Purpose
The ideal candidate will teach four Middle School math classes ranging from 5th to 8th grade, be an effective collaborator, serve as an advisor to a group of students, foster strong relationships, and communicate with students, families, and colleagues effectively. This position starts August 22, 2025.
Essential Functions
To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and information for three professional references through our online platform.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The ideal candidate will teach four Middle School math classes ranging from 5th to 8th grade, be an effective collaborator, serve as an advisor to a group of students, foster strong relationships, and communicate with students, families, and colleagues effectively. This position starts August 22, 2025.
Essential Functions
- Teaches four math courses.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lesson units, assessments, and projects.
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as discussions, demonstrations, and student-centered learning activities.
- Provides students with a variety of ways to demonstrate skill mastery; provides feedback to students regularly about their progress.
- Communicates effectively with parents and guardians about student progress.
- Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster 21st-century STEM learning skills in students.
- Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Integrates technology as an essential and regular component of student learning experiences.
- Prepares, corrects, records, and communicates formative and summative assessment results in a timely manner.
- Writes gradebook comments for students at least four times a trimester.
- Demonstrates fluency with technology within the classroom.
- Collaborates with colleagues teaching the same course to develop lesson plans and materials.
- Advises around 10 students, provides academic and emotional support, and communicates regularly with parents and guardians of advisees.
- Attends grade-team meetings, faculty meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and special events as required.
- Creates a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom community and demonstrates cultural competency.
- Teaches advisory curriculum related to identity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Performs additional faculty duties as assigned, such as substitute teaching and lunch duty.
- Leads a student activity during the school day.
- May chaperone a two-day overnight trip and single-day field trips.
- Collaborates within the Math Department and with all departments and offices as required or requested.
- Establishes a safe and productive classroom environment, using effective classroom management techniques to ensure effective learning.
- Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and/or Math Department Chair.
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics and/or education; a master's degree or working towards a master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of mathematics teaching experience is preferred.
- Enthusiasm for, and effective use of, technology in the classroom.
- A clear interest in, knowledge of, and ability to work with middle school students.
- Self-confidence with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
- Capable of performing multiple tasks while working on multiple projects simultaneously under "deadline" situations.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and to act accordingly.
- Working knowledge of 21st-century technologies, like SMART Boards, class websites, management tools, presentation tools, etc.
- Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
- Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.
- Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- May work at a desk and computer for extended periods.
- Be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
- Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled school environment.
- Able to move around a classroom and other school environments.
To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and information for three professional references through our online platform.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.