Middle School Associate Teacher in Mathematics

Description

Middle School Associate Teacher in Mathematics

The Nueva School seeks a Middle School Associate Teacher in Mathematics. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and interest in the field of mathematics and be excited to work with middle school (fifth to eighth-grade) students. Experience working with youth is required. The position begins in mid-January 2025 and runs through the end of the 2026-27 school year. This position includes taking on lead teacher responsibilities (with associate pay increase) during a family leave for the months of April through June and August through mid-October in 2025 . This is a full-time in-person position with a competitive salary and full benefits. 

Well-qualified candidates will be creative, energetic, and passionate people with a strong background in mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, and Statistics. They will have a strong constructivist approach and pedagogical background, allowing them to support students with in-depth exploration of mathematical concepts and the improvement of their problem-solving abilities. They will have experience teaching or tutoring high school level math concepts. Candidates will be excited to collaborate regularly with colleagues and be open to offering and receiving regular feedback. 

Associate Teachers work closely with mentor teachers through an apprenticeship model. They spend each day in the classroom, working with students, collaborating with teachers, building curriculum, teaching lessons, assessing student work, writing narrative evaluations, and reflecting upon their practice. In addition, Associate Teachers participate in the Innovative Teacher Program (ITP), a two-year program designed to provide classroom teaching experience, mentorship, and weekly professional development opportunities for new and developing teachers.

Associate Teachers are members of the Nueva community of educators, one defined by collaboration, inquiry, reflection and lifelong learning. They participate in all aspects of school life, including serving as co-advisors, preparing parent-teacher conferences, chaperoning school trips, and attending faculty and math team meetings and school events. During their second year, Associate Teachers develop a teaching portfolio, and receive support in applying for positions and/or graduate school, building a résumé, and preparing for interviews.

We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive. 

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong math foundation (coursework in math) 

• Strong content knowledge of high school level  Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, and Statistics

• Deep interest and desire to work with middle school students

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in classroom culture and curriculum

• A desire to learn by doing and to learn with and from others

• A desire to teach collaboratively

• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.

• A profound openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time salary range for this position is from $59,000 - $75,400. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of creditable experience, education level, and expertise. The salary will be prorated for the balance of the 2024-25 school year.

We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met

To Apply

Please send your application information (cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references) to the Nueva Employment Website.  To address specific questions, please email Karen Tiegel, at ktiegel@nuevaschool.org

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. 

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally-recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org

Salary : $59,000 - $75,400