Math Specialist

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital in Washington, DC, is seeking Math teachers for its Elementary and Middle School divisions for the 2025-2026 school year. The school offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies and emphasizes joyful, experiential learning.

Duties include planning, delivering student-centered lessons, collaborating with colleagues, maintaining records, and supporting students' growth; a Bachelor's degree is required and experience with Art of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably with experience teaching Art of Problem Solving
• Strong communication and ability to understand students' educational and emotional needs
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, staff and families

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of math and plan engaging lessons
• Deliver lessons with student-centered learning and varied methods
• Track attendance and manage classroom behavior to maintain a positive environment
• Collaborate with math department on curriculum and planning

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School -

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is searching for Math teachers for our Elementary and Middle School Divisions for the 2025-2026 school year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspire a love of math in students through teaching.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods such as discussions, group activities, and occasional lectures.
• Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth.
• Collaborate actively with math department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably with previous experience teaching Art of Problem Solving
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students' educational and emotional needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community