Grades 5-8 Math Teacher

Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Grades 5-8 Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves creating a supportive classroom environment, teaching math standards, and engaging parents in their children's education, in line with the school's mission to empower students with knowledge and skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Illinois teaching certificate required.
• Experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teaches mathematics to middle school students, adapting the curriculum to meet diverse needs.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized instruction.
• Communicates with parents about student progress.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

Illinois teaching certificate

Job description

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This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Job Summary

To create a flexible middle grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for middle grade math education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; to assist in school programs which aligns with the SSDS Mission which states:

“At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students’ Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world. “

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches mathematics to students in a classroom, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Provides instruction that meets national standards for mathematics.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities.
• Collaborates with grade-level colleagues about curriculum and educational programming.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to best practice in all dimensions of effective teaching as defined by the Thoughtful Classroom framework, including: Organization, rules and routines; positive relationships; engagement and enjoyment; a culture of thinking and learning; preparing students for new learning; presenting new learning; deepening and reinforcing learning; applying learning; and reflecting on and celebrating learning.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
  
  

This position reports to the K-8 Principal.

Faculty values that drive our work together

• Jewish Values and Torah
• Professionalism
• Optimism
• Collaboration
• Respect
• Open Communication
• Innovation and Creativity
• Life-Long Learning
  
  

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university.
• Illinois teaching certificate.
• Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
  
  

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick/personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, leave early for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us!

Interested candidates please apply to https://tinyurl.com/SSDSJobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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