Upper Level Middle School Math Teacher

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Job summary

Sycamore School seeks a passionate Math Teacher to instruct gifted middle school students in Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra. The role offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and a collaborative community dedicated to educational innovation. The ideal candidate excels in teaching advanced learners and is committed to professional growth.

Benefits

Ample planning time for instruction

Fully funded professional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Skilled educator with experience teaching Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra.
• Experience with gifted students is highly preferred.
• Understanding of social and emotional needs of gifted learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2 to gifted middle school students.
• Design challenging and engaging differentiated lessons.
• Maintain communication with parents and faculty.

Skills

Differentiation

Mathematical Reasoning

Classroom Culture

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education

Job description

UPPER LEVEL MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Position type: Full time, exempt

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (unless otherwise specified)

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Position Summary:

Sycamore School seeks a passionate and skilled Math Teacher to teach high school-level Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2 to gifted, motivated middle school students. This is a unique opportunity to work with advanced learners in a supportive and highly collaborative environment that values deep mathematical thinking and exploration. Teachers at Sycamore enjoy small class sizes that allow for meaningful student engagement, ample dedicated planning time to refine instruction, and the benefit of a well-established, thoughtfully designed curriculum. The ideal candidate is energized by the challenge and joy of teaching gifted students and thrives in a professional community committed to excellence and innovation in education.

Responsibilities:

Teach Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2 to a cohort of highly capable middle school students. This position could also include additional Honors level math classes, including Honors Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra, and Course 2 mathematics.
Design and lead challenging, engaging, and differentiated lessons appropriate for the needs and abilities of gifted learners.
Create a classroom culture that promotes deep thinking and conceptual understanding, critical thinking, perseverance, and mathematical reasoning.
Use a variety of assignments and assessments to track progress and guide instruction.
Develop, update and document math curriculum as needed.
Maintain communication with parents, faculty, staff, and students.
Lead a middle school advisory group.
Teach an elective.
Provide trimester report cards.
Participate in the end of year summative review with the Division Head.
Attend faculty, staff, and division meetings.
Strive for excellence and continued professional growth by obtaining the Gifted Endorsement and participating in relevant conferences and training opportunities throughout the year, all fully funded by Sycamore School.
Help coordinate our nationally recognized math team, as needed
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics or Math Education
A skilled educator with experience teaching Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra to gifted or high-achieving students highly preferred
Experience working with children in fifth through tenth grade preferred
Understanding of and ability to differentiate curriculum, especially with gifted students including the social and emotional needs of this particular group of learners
Experience working with colleagues in a collaborative work environment
Capability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with Sycamore community