Junior High Math Teacher 2025-2026

Jennings School District; Jennings (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Jennings seeks a Middle School Mathematics Teacher to plan and deliver an engaging mathematics program. The role involves setting clear learning objectives, developing curriculum-aligned lessons, and ensuring a supportive classroom atmosphere. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and relevant certification. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong mathematical pedagogy and actively engage in professional development activities. The position is available as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Secondary Mathematics Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons and communicates these to students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of methods and techniques used to teach mathematics.
• Develops and presents lessons consistent with district and state standards.
• Implements curriculum content that emphasizes project-based learning.
• Utilizes relevant technological resources for teaching.
• Holds high expectations for all students.
• Organizes diverse teaching strategies to maximize student learning.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instruction as needed.
• Maintains a safe and conducive classroom environment.
• Participates in school and district activities and committees.
• Attends meetings and professional development activities beyond the school day.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Curriculum alignment

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (accredited)

Secondary Mathematics Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching / Mathematics
• Date Posted: 12/3/2025
• Location: Jennings Junior High
• Date Available: as soon as possible

Reports to

Building Principal

Salary

Based on Teacher Salary Schedule

Position Summary

Plan and deliver a high quality mathematics program that motivates and inspires students to proficiently acquire mathematics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Demonstrates solid knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used to teach mathematics at the secondary level.
• Develops and presents lessons that demonstrate planning and preparation and are consistent with the district curriculum and state/national standards.
• Implements curriculum content/objectives that will emphasize hands‑on, project‑based learning.
• Embeds relevant technological resources.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short‑term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize learning of each child, individually and in group settings.
• Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Keeps abreast of current development in their fields and continues to deepen their understanding of their disciplines.
• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective functioning of the school to include necessary non‑instructional assignments and student management throughout the entire building.
• Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Contributes to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals and participating in school and district activities, such as staff meetings, parent‑teacher conferences, teacher training workshops and serving on building and district committees.
• Attends meetings and activities outside the normal school day, i.e., professional development activities, parent conferences, open houses and staff meetings.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Secondary Mathematics Certification.

Attachments

• Teacher Job Description