Math Teacher

Salary: $63,144 - $106,007 based on experience and schooling

DA VINCI SCHOOLS

TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

DEFINITION

Under direction, teach and instruct pupils in grades 9 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils in mathematics instruction.  

Da Vinci Schools are project-based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project-based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course. Da Vinci teachers use Mastery Based Grading and work with industry partners to provide real-world connections to their projects. 

Da Vinci Schools is looking for candidates who desire to:

• Work closely with a grade level team to plan interdisciplinary projects and units
• Create and implement project-based curriculum
• Connect student work to the world outside the classroom
• Actively create space for diverse voices and points of view that reinforce each student’s identity
• Act as an advisor to a group of students
• Engage in self-reflection and a diversity of thinking, particularly related to the school’s mission to support diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive secondary education program.
• Collaborate on a course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

KNOWLEDGE OF:  

• A wide-range of effective teaching strategies and student assessment tools to ensure student learning and student goal achievement.  
• Working knowledge of technology and computer software applications relative to instruction, assessment and teacher recordkeeping.  
• Demonstrated sensitivity and support for diversity in student backgrounds  
• California Standards for the Teaching Profession – current version  
• Current assessment methodologies, their use and efficacy  
• Federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures related to duties as a teacher 
• Correct English usage, grammar and spelling, punctuation and vocabulary  
• Oral and written communication  Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, diligence and courtesy 

ABILITY TO:  

• Work independently with appropriate direction.  
• Manage and prioritize multiple activities and work with frequent interruptions  Communicate orally, in writing and through technology to express ideas, thoughts, lesson materials, and instructions to students, community, and staff.  
• Work in multi-ethnic community and be sensitive to those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds  
• Perform problem-solving tasks requiring independent judgment  
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports  
• Work confidentially with discretion 
• Integrate technology into instruction  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others  
• Meet personal and student schedules and timelines  
• Understand and interpret rules and written directions and apply to specific situations  
• Ability to operate office and classroom technology including, but not limited to: computer, webcam, LCD projector, copy machine, white board, document camera and use of related instructional software and hardware
• Work effectively as part of a school team. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and a California Single Subject credential in Mathematics, including English Learner Authorization;
  
• Successful completion of interview, screen process and hiring requirements;
• Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Da Vinci Schools

***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***