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Upper School Math Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Cincinnati, OH, United States


Upper School Math Teacher
Two positions currently open.

This is a full-time,salariedposition with a9.5-monthwork schedule.Theupper schoolmathteacher will teachassigned sections of math for grades7-10(and in future years may alsohave the optionofteachcourses for grades11-12).

Position Overview
The upper school math teacherisresponsiblefor the educational leadership of students in ageneral educationclassroom setting. Theupperschool mathteacherwill understand, demonstrate the use of, and implement the school’sHillsdaleCollegeK-12classicalcurriculum, student instruction, and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students, and workcollaboratively to ensure a learning climate for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful.

Responsibilities

Teachingfive sections ofupper school math courses, typically twocoursefrom amongPre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.

Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and the vision, mission, andphilosophy of the school, and consistently developing, fostering, and advancing these concepts instudents

Demonstrating understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of thediscipline(s) taught, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to students, and making the subjectmatter meaningful to students

Developing andmaintaininga climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, kindness,support, and inquiry

Engaging every student in grade level-appropriate learning experiences that promote performance andintellectual and moral development

Listening and interacting effectively with students, parents, colleagues, leadership, and communitymembers, respectingdifferingperspectives

Modeling and reinforcing good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility

Developing and implementing a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plansaccording to theappropriate grade-levelscope and sequence of the HillsdaleCollegeK-12mathematicscurriculum

Using formal and informal assessment strategies todeterminewhether students have achievedhighstandardsandmodifyinginstructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement

Establishing andmaintaininga safe and secure classroom environment

Managing the classroom primarilythrough the use ofestablished routines and procedures tomaintaina positive learning environment

Managing student misconduct promptly and resolving conflict and crises effectively

Maintaining a professionaldevelopment plan and engaging in professional development activities

Collaborating andassistingintervention specialists in providing differentiated instruction per student IEP

Usingappropriate technologyin teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation,and performance analysis

Demonstrating positive classroom results and trends.

Serving as a Citadel Advisorasan important part of the school’s upperschool housesystem.

Qualifications
Theupperschool mathteacher shall be a person who is well-organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who has the ability tointeract joyfully with students, parents, and colleagues.Additionally, strong candidates willpossess:

Ability and commitment to furthering the classical mission and vision of the school

Ability to exercise excellent judgment andprudentdecision making

Bachelor’sor Master’sdegree inmathematics, or a related field

Ohio teacher license or the willingness to pursue licensure through the RESA mentor program

Strong candidates will alsoembracethe school’s organizational values:

The tenets of classical, liberal arts education

Community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens

Excellence in teaching and learning

The virtues we aim toteachour students:gratitude,humility,compassion,perseverance,courage,justice,prudence

Compensation, Benefits and Hiring
Pay is competitive andcommensuratewith experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-timeemployees includehealth benefits, personal days, paid holidays, andenrollment in theState Teachers Retirement System.Children will receive enrollment priority ifa parent is afull-time employee at the time of enrollment.All employees willbe requiredto passBCI/FBIbackground checks.

FLSA Status:

Exempt
Position Type:

Full‑time

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Math: General

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