High School Math Teacher - Statistics (School Year 26-27)

The American Dream Charter School

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The American Dream School in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx seeks a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) Math Teacher with Statistics as the primary content area. This role includes teaching Statistics and at least one additional math section based on program needs, within a rigorous, Common Core-aligned curriculum.

You will develop engaging lessons, use Illuminate Education for assessments, and uphold high behavioral standards while fostering a warm, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish/English required.
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field; Master’s preferred.
New York State Teaching Certification.
Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Implement and support a rigorous Math program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.
Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons aligned with the ADS curriculum.
Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement the school’s behavior management system.
Utilize assessment data to drive instruction and ensure mastery of standards using Illuminate Education.
Implement a co-teaching model to support diverse learning needs.
Create meaningful interim assessments to drive instruction and prep students for Regents exams.
Maintain accurate records and generate reports.
Build an inclusive classroom environment following Responsive Classroom practices.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Data analysis

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field

Master’s degree preferred

New York State Teaching Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Google Docs/Drive

Job description

About the American Dream School

The American Dream School (ADS) is a dual-language (Spanish/English) 6-12 school in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx. We offer a project-based program that cultivates bilingualism and biliteracy. The mission of the American Dream School is to develop academic excellence in both Spanish and English, preparing students to excel in college and become leaders in their

About the Position

The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English), motivated, goal-oriented Math Teacher, with Statistics serving as the primary content area. The successful candidate will primarily teach Statistics and will likely be assigned at least one additional section in another mathematics content area based on programmatic needs. Our Math Department seeks to develop students’ quantitative reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills while helping them understand how mathematics and statistics apply to real-world situations. We aim to prepare students for continued study at the college level and to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can interpret data, evaluate evidence, and make reasoned decisions.

Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL

Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge Math program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.

Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum

Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency

Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.

Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.

Promotes a sense of urgency in learning

Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments

Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam

Maintain accurate records and create reports

Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom

Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators

Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups

Create annual goal for students’ IEP

Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area

Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested

Participate in yearly IEP conferences

Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed

OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club

Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy

Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems

Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies

Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material

Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed

Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues

Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues

Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work

Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback

Position Requirements

Demonstrates punctuality and reliability, fostering accountability in teaching responsibilities and contributing to a positive, professional work environment.