Math Teacher

ACES - Association of Charter Schools Education Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

DATA pays 80% of insurance premiums

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Digital Arts & Technology Academy is seeking a Math Teacher for Algebra 2 and Calculus for the 2026-27 year. The position is full-time with a prorated 200-day calendar, starting as soon as able and continuing through the end of the year.

The role offers a full benefits package, medical/dental/vision and retirement plan with DATA contributing to premiums and retirement accounts. Mondays are 8:00–13:00 for professional development; Tuesdays–Fridays are 7:30–3:30 with students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in-person and on the telephone.
• Awareness of medication, emergencies and child abuse/neglect policies in schools.
• Awareness of laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time and is physically present consistently to maintain classroom continuity.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Cooperates in development and implementation of the charter’s program of instruction.
• Plans and implements a program of study meeting students' needs and state standards.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials aligned with stated objectives.
• Maintains standards of student behavior and discipline per school policies and IEPs.
• Evaluates student progress regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Administers standardized tests per charter and state testing programs.
• Maintains open communication with students and parents about progress.
• Selects and requests books and instructional materials and maintains inventory.
• Provides directions for substitutes and coordinates classroom aides and volunteers.
• Cooperates with staff to assist students with health, attitude, and behavioral concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Upholds Code of Ethics and school rules, policies, regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates mission and values of DATA Academy.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports as required.
• Shares responsibility for supervision of inventory and safety of facilities.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility & organization

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Policy awareness

Laws and regulations awareness

Deadline & multi-project management

Job description

MATH TEACHER (Algebra 2 & Calculus), For 2026-27

Digital Arts & Technology Academy

School Snapshot & Overview

The Digital Arts & Technology Academy (DATA) has a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on creativity, equity and SEL for students in grades 7-12. See our website for more details: www.datacharter.org.

MATH TEACHER (Algebra 2 & Calculus), For 2026-27

Digital Arts & Technology Academy

School Snapshot & Overview

The Digital Arts & Technology Academy (DATA) has a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on creativity, equity and SEL for students in grades 7-12. See our website for more details: www.datacharter.org.

We look forward to hearing from educators who have a passion for teaching and a desire to inspire students. We are seeking those with content and pedagogical expertise.

Work Year / Weekly Schedule

• Starts as soon as able and new hire requirements met through end of year on 6/4/27.
• Will be prorated from a full year calendar of 200 days.
• Mondays are 8 am to 1 pm – all professional development, so no students.
• Full-time, full year pay is between $55,000 and $82,100 annually – based on licensure level, education, and experience. Pay will be prorated for the number of days worked.
• This position is full-time and eligible for the full benefits package.
• Insurances include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, disability, and specialty insurances for employees and their families.
• DATA pays 80% of the insurance premiums.
• For the pension benefit, employees pay 10.7% of all earnings into their retirement account, and DATA also pays 18.15% on all pay earned toward the employee’s retirement account!

Tuesdays through Fridays are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm – and are class days with students.

Job Description / Duties Follows.

Job Description

Digital Arts & Technology Academy

Exemption Status:

Exempt

SUMMARY:

Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by providing students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Arrives on time and is physically present consistently in order to maintain classroom continuity and fulfill essential functions and duties.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the charter’s program of instruction.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and individual student IEP plans, if appropriate.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline as prescribed in the school handbook and IEP plans of each student, if applicable, and achieves a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
• Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with the charter and state testing program.
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers. Plans for and supervises any classroom aides, guests and volunteers and directs the activities of any assigned classroom Educational Assistant.
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, governing council policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of Digital Arts & Technology Academy.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of school inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with other staff and the community.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in-person and on the telephone.
• Awareness of school policies on medication, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Awareness of laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: