Part-Time/Full-Time Upper School Math Teacher

The Colorado Springs School; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Springs School is seeking an innovative educator to teach Geometry, Algebra II, AP Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB. The Middle/Upper School Math Teacher will join a collaborative faculty and report to the Associate Head of School, delivering a quality program across grades 6–12 and supporting project-based learning.

Candidates should have a math-focused degree and experience teaching upper school, with a collaborative, technology-enabled approach and a commitment to character,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in math (preferred).
• Experience teaching 6th–12th grades.
• Innovative mindset with strong communication, collaboration, and use of project-based learning and technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five sections of upper school math.
• Deliver a differentiated and globally integrated curriculum with project-based learning.
• Lead experiential learning opportunities on campus and during travel.
• Attend meetings and contribute to a positive class culture.
• Provide timely grades, comments, and academic communications.
• Support varied learning abilities with robust lesson planning and assessment.
• Maintain student feedback and assessment records.
• Uphold the Employee Handbook standards.

Skills

Math content expertise

Differentiated instruction

Project-based learning

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in math

Job description

CSS is seeking an innovative and creative educator with a broad skill set in math. A successful candidate must be prepared to teach: Geometry, Algebra II, AP Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB. This position reports directly to the Associate Head of School and will have a variety of responsibilities related to delivering the school program.

The position’s preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree (preferred) in the field of math
• Experience teaching courses from 6th through 12th grades
• Innovative mindset with strong skills in communication, collaboration, project-based learning, and technology

The Middle/Upper School Math Teacher will:

• Teach up to five sections of upper school math.
• Support a differentiated and globally integrated curriculum that includes student engagement through project-based learning, hands-on activities, experimentation and iteration, and other active approaches to learning.
• Serve as an instructor in our signature experiential learning opportunities both on campus and away throughout the year, which sometimes require travel
• Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required
• Be able to collaborate effectively and facilitate the development of a positive class culture that supports learning and personal growth
• Complete grades/comments, advisor letters, and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner
• Appreciate and support varying learning abilities through robust lesson planning and rigorous assessment
• Provide regular and valuable student feedback and maintain assessment records
• Promote the development of character, community, and curiosity in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules
• Know the developmental and academic abilities of one’s students and communicate with students and families regularly
• Adhere to the standards described in the Employee Handbook

SALARY RANGE:

$45,000 - $52,000 annually based on skills and experience.