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Position Summary
Lincoln School is seeking a dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our faculty team beginning July 2027. The Mathematics Teacher inspires and challenges students to build strong mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills while growing as kind and ethical members of a global community. Teachers empower learners to become self-aware, confident, innovative, and collaborative change agents who honor diversity and work toward enhancing their world. At Lincoln, teachers create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth in mathematics and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation for Learning
- Plan and prepare mathematics classes using Lincoln planning templates, collaborating with colleagues to establish instructional goals, objectives, and methods aligned with the mathematics curriculum.
- Prepare relevant, high-quality instruction and assignments that engage and excite learners.
Cultivating Learning Communities and a Sense of Belonging
- Create a classroom environment that supports learning and is appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
- Encourage positive classroom behavior, address minor discipline issues, and implement Lincoln’s educational philosophy and instructional goals.
Delivery of Instruction
- Align mathematics instruction with learning objectives, school standards, and the Attributes of a Lincoln Learner.
- Use evidence-based instructional methods and appropriate materials, including technology, to build conceptual understanding and procedural fluency for diverse learners.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and departments to meet student needs.
Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up
- Assess student learning regularly using multiple methods, including formative and summative mathematics assessments.
- Provide feedback and progress reports as required, and maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.
Family and Community Partnership
- Maintain open communication with students and families regarding academic and behavioral progress.
- Participate in scheduled school events outside regular hours, such as Student Learning Conferences, that support student learning and the school’s educational mission.
Professional Responsibilities
- Promote intercultural competence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
- Help ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Uphold school policies and guidelines, attend faculty meetings, contribute to co-curricular activities, and maintain cooperative relationships.
- Participate in professional learning and perform duties such as supervision, proctoring, or substitutions as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field, with a strong background in Middle School-level mathematics content.
- Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
- Valid teaching certification appropriate to the subject and grade level.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including students requiring learning interventions or English language learner (ELL) support.
- Knowledge of educational philosophy, instructional methods, classroom management, and student assessment, with specific application to teaching mathematics.
- Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and create a structured, supportive classroom environment.
- Experience providing extension and support for more able students.
- Proficiency with educational software, digital tools, and online resources to enhance mathematics learning.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with students, families, and colleagues.
- Experience in co-teaching and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.
- Experience with Common Core Standards (USA).
- Ability to teach a second subject.
Languages
- Fluency in English required.
- Spanish preferred.
Additional Qualifications
- Commitment to continuous professional learning and development.
- Ability to contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Commitment to Lincoln’s mission and the development of learners as Thinkers & Researchers, Communicators, Self-Navigators, and Advocates for Change.
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
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