High School Math Teacher

tsu.edu; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastery is seeking a Math Teacher who will foster a love of math, using Eureka Math Squared Curriculum to build fluency. You will set high expectations and provide strong support so all students succeed, while collaborating with school teams to ensure needed help is available.

We offer extensive professional development (over 250 hours annually) and a development allowance to grow your practice. Join a team that emphasizes continuous improvement and student-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement.
• Teacher certification - completed or in process.
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and engaging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Commit to professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Implement rigorous lesson plans and assessments using central resources.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction and measure progress.
• Collaborate in grade-level teams and engage families in education.
• Demonstrate genuine care for students' personal and academic success.
• Respond to challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Skills

Math instruction

Assessment data

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Job description

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We live in a world where math unlocks a future of possibilities. As a Math Teacher at Mastery you will work relentlessly to foster a love of math with your students while growing and developing in your craft. From the moment they enter our buildings, young mathematicians at Mastery engage with Eureka Math Squared Curriculum to develop the skills and understanding necessary to have strong mathematical fluency.

After Algebra I, Mastery’s students study Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, with opportunities for more advanced study in Precalculus, Calculus and Statistics. Our core program for Algebra II, Geometry and Precalculus is Agile Mind.

Teaching math at Mastery you will set high expectations and provide high support so that all of your students are able to succeed. You will work alongside our Specialized Services and School Culture teams to ensure your students receive the help they need to thrive.

At Mastery we value Continuous Improvement and want you to learn and grow in your craft. We utilize a team of Assistant Principals, central-office coaches, and school-based content teams to provide every teacher coaching and feedback. We have professional development or peer collaboration time built into our staff calendar. You will receive more than 250 hours of professional development annually and have a professional development allowance to use to further your growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s central office Academic Team
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification - completed or in process
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.