High School Math Teacher

Math Teacher

West Catholic Preparatory High School

4501 Chestnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 19139

Overview of High School

Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history of preparing young people to be competitive in the college setting and the career world. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.

West Catholic Preparatory High School Mission Statement

West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever- changing global society.

West Catholic Preparatory High School Belief Statement

At West Catholic Preparatory Catholic High, we believe our education…

• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
• Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values;
• Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work;
• Develops each person’s full potential-spiritually, intellectually, socially and physical;
• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need;
• Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school;
• Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community;
• Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation or socio-economic status;
• Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family.

Roles and Responsbilities

• Planning, developing and executing lessons that reflect the Agile Mind Curriculum and the PA Common Core State Standards
• Adapting mathematics curriculum for individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of individual students using data to drive instruction
• Modeling test-taking methodology and solving techniques for students to utilize
• Employing a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Leading students to grow in confidence of their abilities and to take responsibility for their learning
• Boosting student morale and promoting student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
• Creating an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning
• Evaluating student progress and the ability to meet courses standards in mathematical knowledge and skills
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
• Employing a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing students, including demonstrations, discussions, and the appropriate use of technology
• Utilizing educational equipment, such as the interactive online component of the Agile Minds Curriculum, workbooks, graphing calculators, and other learning materials
• Adapts teaching methods and materials to students’ varying needs.
• Communicates with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• High expectations for all students
• Strategic thinker who can execute on multiple priorities

Education and Experience

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent experience.

The Archdiocese offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and education.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $42,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What drew you to apply to this position at West Catholic Prep?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person