2024-2025 Middle School Math Teacher

Position Type:
Faculty
Date Posted:
2/16/2024
Location:
Middle School
Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is currently recruiting for a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-25 school year
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who is interested in curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, culturally responsive and collaborative teaching, and working with highly motivated young students.

• Teach 4 sections of math in Middle School as needed. The class size is 16-18 students;
• Provide academic support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra help, etc.), as needed;
• Collaborate and actively participate in the work of the Math Department on innovative curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment;

All Teachers at Lakeside have the following responsibilities:

• Create engaging and effective lesson plans
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Utilize technology tools and resources to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
• Attend department and faculty meetings as scheduled;
• Act as an advisor or co-advisor to students and serve on a grade-level team;
• Participate in the life of the school community including outdoor trips, field trips, and service-learning days;
• Actively engage in professional development both in pedagogy, content area and diversity, equity and inclusion work.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A degree and preferably teaching experience in Mathematics, or a related field.
• Have a demonstrated interest in educating adolescents, in or out of the classroom, ideally with experience teaching Middle School, high school or college students.
• Have experience instructing a diverse student population (race, gender, religion, politics, etc.), including teaching students with different learning styles and past experiences with science.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced algebra and proficiency in teaching related concepts.
• Strong understanding of computer science principles and programming languages. is a plus.
• Proven ability to differentiate instruction to accommodate different knowledge bases
• Enjoys a highly collaborative work environment that values academic rigor, innovation, inclusion and creativity.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
• Committed to being a positive and contributing member of the professional community
• Be flexible and have a sense of humor (seriously, it's Middle School)!
• Candidates must satisfactorily complete three criminal background checks.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application. The application is located on the Careers page of Lakeside's website (https://www.lakesideschool.org/about-us/careers). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range:$68,225 - $119,165 based upon experience and education.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Use of school library and gymnasium
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Computer loan program
• Passport Corporate membership
• Reduced facility rentals
• Housing assistance program
• Bus/bike benefits
• Free parking
• Free lunch
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life/disability insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contribution
• Dependent medical and vision subsidy
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)

Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty candidates who will add to the racial, cultural and gender diversity of our school community. We provide a competitive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to, a monthly salary, excellent health and welfare benefits, access to funds for professional development, housing down payment assistance, and school-provided lunches. Additionally, Lakeside offers faculty and staff opportunities to participate in non-classroom teaching programs such as Summer School, coaching, etc., for extra compensation.
Additional Information
The School's Mission and shared commitment of all Lakeside employees is to develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. We provide a rigorous, dynamic academic program through which effective educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. We are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the joy and importance of lifelong learning.
Working At Lakeside
To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our page on the Lakeside School website. CareersAt Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community.
Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.
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