Middle School Math Teacher

AppleTree; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking a passionate Math Teacher to inspire students with a love for mathematics. This role involves utilizing the Eureka Math Curriculum to equip students with essential skills, preparing them for advanced studies. You will collaborate with dedicated teams to ensure every student thrives, while also benefiting from robust professional development opportunities. Join a community that values continuous improvement and fosters growth in both students and educators alike, making a significant impact in the lives of young mathematicians.

Benefits

Relocation Expenses

Professional Development Allowance

Annual Professional Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a record of achievement.
• Teacher certification completed or in process.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations.
• Implement rigorous lesson plans and assessments.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Data Analysis

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teacher Certification

Job description

This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!

New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,000 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

The Opportunity:

We live in a world where math unlocks a future of possibilities. As a Math Teacher at Mastery, you will work relentlessly to foster a love of math with your students while growing and developing in your craft. From the moment they enter our buildings, young mathematicians at Mastery engage with the cutting-edge, open-source Eureka Math Curriculum to develop the skills and understanding necessary to have strong mathematical fluency.

Our Kindergarteners through 8th graders learn with Eureka so that, from 9th through 12th grade, they are prepared for the rigors of higher math. From 9th through 12th grade, Mastery’s students study Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, with opportunities for more advanced study in Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. Our core program for Algebra I/II, Geometry, and Precalculus is Agile Mind.

Teaching math at Mastery, you will set high expectations and provide high support so that all of your students are able to succeed. You will work alongside our Specialized Services and School Culture teams to ensure your students receive the help they need to thrive.

At Mastery, we value Continuous Improvement and want you to learn and grow in your craft. We utilize a team of Assistant Principals, central-office coaches, and school-based content teams to provide every teacher coaching and feedback. We have professional development or peer collaboration time built into our staff calendar. You will receive professional development annually and have a professional development allowance to further your growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
2. Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
3. Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s central office Academic Team
4. Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
5. Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
6. Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
7. Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
8. Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification – completed or in process
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, copying, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.