Math Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Young World Physical Education; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon City School District invites applications for a Math Teacher (Grades 7-12) at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, Nellie A. Thornton Campus in Mount Vernon, NY. The role focuses on advanced math content and Regents/AP readiness, in a diverse urban setting.

The teacher will implement engaging strategies, track progress, communicate with families, and participate in professional development to support student achievement and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Valid New York State Mathematics Certification.
• Proven record of planning lessons with clear objectives and assessments.
• Uses formal/informal assessment and knowledge of development for learning activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.
• Tailor instruction for diverse learners.
• Manages classroom routines and procedures.
• Works collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Incorporates educational technology and media.
• Regularly communicates with parents outside reports.
• Attends faculty meetings and professional development events.
• Maintains teacher web pages and updates grades regularly.
• Reflects on teaching and pursues growth through a development plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for NY Regents/AP/IB mathematics exams.
• Guide students to apply knowledge through evidence-based explanations and real-world problems.
• Demonstrate the relevance of mathematics and develop critical problem-solving skills.

Skills

Bachelors degree

NY Mathematics Certification

Lesson planning

Assessment knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Web portals

Educational technology tools

Job description

Mount Vernon City School District Denzel Washington School of the Arts at the Nellie A. Thornton Campus - Mount Vernon, New York Open in Google Maps

Math Teacher (Grades 7-12)

This job is also posted in Mount Vernon City School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5873786

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mathematics teachers in Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) work with a diverse range of students to develop Math 7, Math 8, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Statistics, and AP Calculus AB content knowledge and skills through exploration / experimentation, reading, discussion, and writing. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate student awareness of how to make sense of, persevere through, and solve problems. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

Mathematics teachers in Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) schools will:

• Prepare all students for success with New York State Regents / Advanced Placement (AP) / IB (International Baccalaureate) mathematics exams; place an equal emphasis on developing mathematics thinkers by inviting students to ask questions, develop models, carry out investigations and analyze data
• Guide students in applying their subject matter knowledge and skills through evidence‑based explanations and arguments and by challenging them to address real‑world problems that impact the community students live in
• Help students see the relevance of mathematics in their everyday lives, as well as equip their students with the tools necessary to be critical consumers and innovative problem solvers within modern day society

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• A valid New York State Mathematics Certification
• Proven record of accomplishment for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Utilizes formal and informal assessment tools and knowledge of human development to employ appropriate learning activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (i.e., Standards for Mathematical Practice, Clusters, Domains, Coherence Linkages, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Manages classroom routines and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Incorporates appropriate educational technology and media.
• Regularly communicate with parents outside of report cards and scheduled conferences.
• Attends all faculty meetings, workshops, faculty/staff retreats, assemblies, and celebrations.
• Maintains teacher web pages, weekly updates of assignments and grades on the web portal, production of interim, quarterly and semester grades.
• Reflects critically upon his or her teaching experience, identifies areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level, department, and school philosophy, and is receptive to suggestions for growth.

REPORTS TO: The Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anjanette Brown , Principal
• Denzel Washington School of the Arts at the Nellie A. Thornton Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]