Mathematics Teacher-Middle School

Sylvania; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a well-qualified Mathematics teacher for the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. This is a permanent, full-time, school-year position teaching Math 7, Math 8, and Algebra 1.

The successful candidate will be certified to teach Massachusetts 5-8 Mathematics and committed to anti-racist instruction and ongoing professional development. The role requires collaboration with department and interdisciplinary colleagues to organize, plan, and

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts 5-8 Mathematics certification.
• Commitment to anti-racist teaching and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum across grades 7–8 and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Teach Math 7, Math 8, and Algebra 1.
• Create engaging, low-floor, high-ceiling lessons to increase access for all students.
• Collaborate with department, teams, and interdisciplinary colleagues to plan and align curriculum.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaborative planning

Desmos/Algebra familiarity

Anti-racist teaching

Education

Massachusetts certification in 5-8 Mathematics

Job description

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Mathematics teacher at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. This is a permanent, full-time, school-year position. The successful candidate will have experience and/or training to teach Math 7, Math 8, and Algebra 1.

Candidates should:

• Be well-versed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Be able to articulate how the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice have informed their instruction
• Be familiar with and committed to providing low-floor, high-ceiling lessons to increase access to all students
• Have a growth mindset about students’ ability to learn and do mathematics
• Be committed to anti-racist teaching and willing to take part in district-supported, ongoing professional development
• Understand and be committed to teaching and working with middle grade students
• Be able to collaborate effectively with department-level, team-level, and interdisciplinary colleagues to organize, plan, and align curriculum.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for both middle school students and teaching mathematics. Prior experience with teaching Desmos Math and/or Algebra is preferred, though not required

All applicants must have Massachusetts certification in 5-8 Mathematics as our middle school model includes looping grades 7-8. Bilingual and bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply.