Math Teacher

St James Academy; Monkton (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D, and LTD paid for by the AC

403b Contribution - 5% match

FSA Contribution for health or care

Tuition Remission

Free Before and After-Care costs

Tuition Reimbursement for Graduate Pro

Professional Development

Job summary

St James Academy in Monkton, MD seeks a Math Teacher to deliver a standards-based program across Middle and Lower School. You will develop engaging lessons, plan learning environments, and maintain organized materials for substitute coverage.

The role emphasizes strong communication with families, consistent progress updates, and a professional, respectful classroom culture in line with the Academy’s mission.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of teaching experience.
• Master's degree in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a math program aligned to current grade curricula.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment and materials, ensuring organized delivery.
• Maintain professional conduct reflecting the Academy's mission and ensure substitute lesson plans.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
• Ensure student safety and manage classroom decor and cleanliness.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in early childhood education

Job description

POSITION: Math Teacher

Reports to: Middle and Lower School Heads

Responsibilities:

Educational

• Develops and implements a math program that adheres to the current grade curriculum, gearing the program to address the needs, special talents, styles, and pace of learning of the individual child and the collective class.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the learning environment, including setting up and maintaining the classroom learning centers and preparing and/or obtaining needed supplies, materials, and textbooks. This process should be conducted in an organized, thorough, and timely manner.
• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner at all times, which reflects the mission and philosophy of the Academy.
• Ensures that adequate and complete lesson plans are available for a substitute for a planned or unplanned absence.
• Establishes and maintains an effective partnership with parents through conferences, conversations, and consistent communication. Keeps parents informed about classroom activities and the individual progress of their children.
• Ensures the safety of the children at all times.
• Treats children, parents, faculty, staff, and administration with dignity and respect and practices positive approaches to discipline, as outlined in the Academy’s Discipline Policy.
• Keeps the Middle School Head apprised of children’s progress, potential problems, or needed consultation between parents, teachers, and the Middle School Head.

Administrative

• Maintains and reports absences and lateness according to established procedures.
• Maintains students' grades and reports
• Completes conference reports after each parent/teacher conference; reviews critical conference results with the Middle School Head.
• Attends all regularly scheduled and special faculty meetings and liturgies
• Responds to communication regarding students within 24 hours
• Responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, and decor of his/her classroom; maintaining sanitary conditions for faculty and students.
• On a rotating basis, assumes supervisory responsibilities for arrival and/or dismissal carpool, recess, lunch, and field trips (including overnight trips), as assigned or needed.

Professional

• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, seminars, courses, and other professional development opportunities to further enhance professional and personal growth.
• Must be willing to fully participate with the Middle School Head in performance evaluations and in assessing development activities and personal improvements needed to ensure continuing professional and personal growth.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of teaching experience
• A Master's degree in early childhood education

Compensation:

• Between $45-$74k, depending on education and years of teaching experience.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and LTD paid for by the Academy
• 403b Contribution - 5% match after 1 year of service
• FSA Contribution option for health or dependent care
• Tuition Remission
• Free Before and After-Care costs for an employee’s children who attend SJA
• Tuition Reimbursement for Graduate Programs
• Professional Development