Growth‑Driven Middle School Math Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Flex spending plans

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is seeking driven educators who believe in every child's potential. Instructors design rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned to Common Core, plan units and assessments, and deliver explicit teaching to meet individual scholar needs.

The role emphasizes growth, continuous improvement, and collaboration with a professional development-focused team. Responsibilities include planning targeted lessons, using data to refine instruction, and maintaining a

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.
• Belief in and alignment with Galapagos' core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

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

Drive for achievement

Grit

Growth mindset

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is seeking driven educators who believe in every child's potential. Instructors design rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned to Common Core, plan units and assessments, and deliver explicit teaching to meet individual scholar needs.

The role emphasizes growth, continuous improvement, and collaboration with a professional development-focused team. Responsibilities include planning targeted lessons, using data to refine instruction, and maintaining a