Math Instructional Lead And Teacher

Math Instructional Lead and Teacher

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (www.bernardzell.org) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment.

We have an opening for a warm, talented, and experienced Math educator who will serve as a full-time Mathematics Instructional Lead for our SK - 8th grade math program and a middle school mathematics teacher and/or advisor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced math educator who loves working with students in grades 5-8, has strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), is a collaborative team player, and is comfortable integrating math with technology, science, and other subjects when possible.

The ideal candidate will also have experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a mathematics department - inclusive of meeting and coaching teachers, curriculum development and implementation, adoption of resources and texts, and identifying relevant professional development.

Candidates must be comfortable teaching in person math, but also able to shift to virtual teaching if ever necessary.

The ability to inspire in students a passion for learning is essential, as is the ability to develop in them both an appreciation for and deep understanding of math skills and concepts. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to cultivate creative problem solving, critical thinking, and higher-order mathematical reasoning skills. An understanding of the mathematical practices identified in the Mathematical Standards and the ability to make those practices a reality are essential. Experience with Understanding by Design as a framework for planning is a plus.

This position may entail being an Advisor on one of the four middle school advising teams. The Bernard Zell Advisory program strives to foster students’ social and emotional growth and well-being, supporting them both in and out of the classroom, and inspiring in them a commitment to meaningful service learning. Experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the school in a continuous improvement process of its mathematics curriculum and instruction, including:
• Regular meetings with math teachers both individually and within teams
• Review, maintain, & update the vertical scope & sequence for the discipline
• Develop teacher resources to support the implementation of the scope & sequence
• Lead review of required text adoptions
• Coordinate and lead professional development for mathematics teachers
• Provide coaching to teachers within the discipline
• Facilitate co-curricular and extra curricular math related activities
• Teach Math to middle school students, maintaining high expectations and a commitment to supporting students of all levels
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor and evaluate student progress
• Work on an advisory team, planning advisory learning and creating a safe, nurturing environment for students
• Advise and advocate for a group of middle school students, with responsibility for academic/social/emotional oversight
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and others on the student and grade-level team

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 5 years (10 years preferred) experience as a classroom Math Teacher in a Middle School environment (grades 4 - 9 preferred).
• Earned bachelor's degree in mathematics, math education, education with a math concentration, or a related field combined with relevant experience (masters degree preferred; additional preference for earned degrees or credentials in curriculum and instruction)
• Demonstrated experience developing new teachers or student teachers preferred
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum mapping, revision, and adoption
• Demonstrated experience with analyzing and applying assessment data to decision making (preferably with NWEA MAP or a similar assessment)
• Demonstrated experience as a leader in a formal or informal setting
• Demonstrated experience and interest in leading relevant professional development and/or engaging colleagues in professional learning experiences
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with colleagues on curricular tasks

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

employment @bernardzell.org

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer : Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship.

Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• Math
• Middle school
• Reading

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person