Junior High Math Teacher 2026-2027

Jennings School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings School District is seeking a dedicated high school mathematics teacher to create an engaging and effective mathematics program. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, possess a Secondary Mathematics Certification, and will be responsible for planning lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a supportive classroom environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration with colleagues to enhance educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is essential for this position.
• Requires valid Secondary Mathematics Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a high quality mathematics program.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons and communicate them to students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods for secondary mathematics.
• Organize diverse teaching techniques to maximize individual and group learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution

Secondary Mathematics Certification

Job description

Overview

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 the 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