Data-Driven Middle School Math Teacher

Galapagos Rockford Charter School; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid vacation time

Pension fund matching

Job summary

Galapagos Rockford Charter School in Rockford, Illinois is seeking driven educators who believe in every child’s potential. The role emphasizes rigorous, data-driven instruction and explicit practice, with unit planning aligned to the Common Core standards.

Ideal candidates value growth, bring grit and self-motivation, and are committed to learning and collaborative curriculum improvement. A Bachelor’s degree is required; teaching in urban settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Valid Illinois Certification is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize time on task by ensuring that all classroom lessons and activities are directly tied to standards
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, frequent professional development, and feedback/coaching meetings
• Design and implement targeted daily whole group and small group lesson plans, as well as assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Be accountable for scholars’ mastery of academic standards
• Ensure a structured, orderly, and calm classroom environment through the use of Teach Like a Champion, Calm Classroom, and Collaborative and Proactive Problem Solving techniques

Skills

Growth mindset

Grit

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Galapagos Rockford Charter School in Rockford, Illinois is seeking driven educators who believe in every child’s potential. The role emphasizes rigorous, data-driven instruction and explicit practice, with unit planning aligned to the Common Core standards.

Ideal candidates value growth, bring grit and self-motivation, and are committed to learning and collaborative curriculum improvement. A Bachelor’s degree is required; teaching in urban settings is preferred.