(PT) Math Teacher (Grade 7-9)

InnovOak School; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Focused mathematics program

CEMC problem solving support

Engaged families

School development opportunities

Job summary

InnovOak School in the Waterloo region seeks a part-time Intermediate Mathematics Teacher to join our growing team. You will teach Mathematics and Financial Literacy to students in Grades 7 to 10, building knowledge, skills, and confidence for senior secondary and university preparation.

This role focuses on deep conceptual understanding, strong procedural fluency, and advanced problem-solving, with shared HomeForm responsibilities with the HomeForm Teacher.

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Teachers certification or eligibility is strongly preferred.
• Intermediate and/or Senior Mathematics qualifications are assets.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Mathematics curriculum (Grades 7–10).
• Previous Mathematics teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Singapore Mathematics or Waterloo Problem Solving is an asset.
• Strong classroom management, assessment, communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics and Financial Literacy to Grades 7–10 with clear instruction and regular checks for understanding.
• Deliver Mathematics using Singapore Mathematics for Grades 7–8 with carefully planned lessons.
• Manage classes of 14–16 students with differentiated instruction as needed.
• Maintain accurate gradebooks, assessments, and student progress records.
• Identify learning gaps and provide targeted intervention and practice.

Skills

Mathematics

Classroom management

Assessment

Communication

Organization

Record-keeping

Student engagement

Differentiation

Education

Ontario College of Teachers certification or eligibility

Intermediate/Senior Mathematics qualifications

Job description

Inspire a Love of Learning. Build Character. Prepare Future Math Leaders.

InnovOak School is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Intermediate Mathematics Teacher to join our growing team.

This position is for an immediate opening. The successful candidate will teach Mathematics and Financial Literacy to students in Grades 7 to 10 , helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for success in senior secondary and university preparation courses.

This role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys developing deep conceptual understanding, strong procedural fluency, and advanced problem-solving skills rather than simply covering curriculum expectations. The position also includes shared HomeForm responsibilities with the HomeForm Teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics and Financial Literacy to students in Grades 7 to 10.
• Deliver clear, rigorous Mathematics instruction with strong modelling, guided practice, independent work, and regular checks for understanding.
• Teach Grades 7 and 8 using Singapore Mathematics , with lessons carefully planned for effective classroom delivery.
• Deliver math programming to a class of 14-16 students
• Manage Grade 7/8 and Grade 9/10 instruction so that students remain engaged in meaningful Mathematics work throughout the period.
• Deliver MTH1W/MPM2D to a small group of students, with more of an individualized program structure when needed
• Maintain a clear scope and sequence so that students progress appropriately through required concepts and prerequisite skills.
• Complete all unit, and lesson planning on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Assign and monitor Mathematics homework, additional practice, review, and extension work as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and current gradebook records, including assessments, missing work, and evidence of student progress.
• Identify learning gaps early and provide targeted review or intervention.
• Use quizzes, tests, exit tickets, problem-solving tasks, and classroom observation to assess student understanding.
• Run weekly CEMC-style problem-solving activities and support students preparing for Mathematics competitions.
• Develop practical Financial Literacy skills including budgeting, saving, investing, and financial decision making.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding progress and areas requiring attention.
• Share HomeForm responsibilities and contribute positively to the broader life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate:

• Has strong Mathematics knowledge and enjoys teaching Intermediate and early Secondary students.
• Has an effective and organized process for teaching Grades 7 to 10 Mathematics.
• Can keep students consistently engaged while managing different grades, levels, or instructional groups.
• Understands how Mathematics skills progress across grade levels and can identify prerequisite gaps.
• Uses clear explanations, worked examples, questioning, manipulatives, visual representations, and purposeful practice.
• Maintains strong routines for homework, additional practice, assessment, and gradebook record keeping.
• Plans ahead and keeps classes moving through an appropriate scope and sequence.
• Uses assessment evidence to determine when students require reteaching, additional practice, or extension.
• Creates a structured classroom with high academic expectations and effective classroom management.
• Is organized, dependable, professional, and consistent in follow-through.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Teachers certification or eligibility for certification is strongly preferred.
• Intermediate and/or Senior Mathematics qualifications are considered strong assets.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Mathematics curriculum, particularly Grades 7 to 10.
• Previous Mathematics teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with Singapore Mathematics or Waterloo Problem Solving is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with Mathematics competitions, enriched Mathematics, or advanced problem solving is considered an asset.
• Strong classroom management, assessment, communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.

What We Offer

• A focused Mathematics teaching assignment in Grades 7 to 10.
• Small class sizes that allow teachers to know individual student strengths and learning gaps.
• An academically focused environment with strong expectations for student achievement.
• Opportunities to support CEMC problem solving and Mathematics competition preparation.
• Engaged families who value education and clear communication.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of InnovOak’s Mathematics program as the school grows.