Middle School Math Teaching Position

The Sage School

Foxborough (MA)

On-site

USD 42,675 - 52,158

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Sage School seeks an engaging math teacher passionate about teaching high school math to advanced middle school students. The role involves creating an inclusive classroom environment, utilizing innovative teaching methods, and fostering a love for math. Candidates should possess strong math skills and prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

Prior experience teaching middle or high school math, especially in advanced learning environments.
Familiar with inquiry-based and experiential teaching methods.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

Teach and inspire advanced middle school students in math.
Assess student comprehension and establish improvement goals.
Collaborate with specialists to support diverse learning styles.

Skills

Strong knowledge of math concepts

Communicative skills

Differentiating instruction

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, math, physics, or related STEM field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Do you enjoy teaching high school level math and have the energy, passion, and creativity to engage with advanced middle school students?

The Sage School is looking for an engaging, creative, and adaptable math teacher. Sage math students learn through a combination of blended, small group instruction and project-based learning opportunities. In Upper School, students have the opportunity to learn concepts from pre-algebra through statistics and pre-calculus. Groups are determined by progress/need areas, and lesson topics are determined by independent work and assessment data. Our interdisciplinary program makes math relevant, updated, timely, and tightly connected to science. Students are taught and encouraged to develop a sense of independence and to pursue their passions and interests.

The Sage School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 school enrolling 150 students in Foxboro, MA. Sage, a school for gifted and talented students, is committed to providing advanced academics to students from the greater Boston and Providence areas and beyond. We are a small, cohesive, nurturing community that values the free expression of ideas, the individual contributions of our members, and all types of diversity. We are committed to the core values of Passion, Excellence, Respect, and Collaboration. The Sage School does not discriminate in its hiring practices and seeks to maximize the diversity of the school in terms of class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities/disabilities, and language.

Responsibilities Will Include

Have a passion for teaching and inspiring students.
Set high expectations, coupled with a nurturing classroom setting.
Use the curriculum to advance the character and social and emotional growth of our students.
Continuously assess student comprehension and set goals with students for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the Learning Specialist to support a variety of student learning styles and learning differences.
Maintain a sense of humor and compassion.
Possess strong math skills and be comfortable communicating students’ progress with parents in narrative form and in person.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to:

Amy Deniger

Director of Communications

The Sage School

171 Mechanic Street

Foxboro, MA 02035

adeniger@sageschool.org

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, math, physics, or a related STEM field (Master's degree preferred)
Prior experience teaching middle or high school math, preferably in a gifted education or advanced learning environment
Strong knowledge and passion for math concepts and their application to real-world contexts
Familiarity with inquiry-based learning and hands-on, experiential teaching methods
Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
A collaborative mindset and a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, a flexible approach, and a sense of humor

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