Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

Type: Full-Time (10-month employee)

Supervisor: Head of Middle School Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: August 2024

Mission Statement

Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade.

Diversity Statement

Catherine Cook School is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and compassionate community grounded in a culture of integrity.

At Catherine Cook, we value a diverse and inclusive community. We define diversity as the range of differences and similarities between social identifiers including: race, socio-economic status, ability, age, gender identity, sexual identity, religion, and ethnicity. The ideal candidate is eager to join this type of professional community. We specifically seek candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Job Description
Catherine Cook School is looking for an experienced Middle School Math teacher to join our Middle School team. Responsible for teaching conceptually based math to Middle School students and providing math support at 5th-8th grade levels in collaboration with the math team. A love for the school setting, a passion for teaching and learning, flexibility, strong communication skills, comfort with public speaking, adept at technology, and a sense of humor are essential. Experience/willingness to serve as an advisor to Middle School age students and chaperone day and overnight trips required. Experience serving as Middle School Dean a plus.

All applicants must also be open to being part of a learning community and engaging in discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion. General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Designing academically challenging, appropriately differentiated math lessons for 5th Grade students
• Communicating thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents, students, and colleagues
• Working competently within a fully supported one-to-one laptop program
• Serving as a Middle School advisor
• Attending grade level meetings
• Creating thoughtful, well-written progress reports
• Participating actively in professional growth opportunities
• Building cultural competence and global awareness
• Attending Wednesday after school faculty meetings
• Participating in school staff duties such as lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal duties

Strong candidates will:

• Have strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills; organizational skillset; independent but also a team player, dependable, punctual, and calm
• Have the talent to build strong relationships with students, parents/guardians, and faculty and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field of Math or Math Teaching; Master’s preferred
• Minimum three years experience teaching Middle School (5th-8th Grade) Math; Pre-Algebra or Algebra teaching experience a plus.
• Strong education technology skills and comfort with PCs and smartboard technology
• Familiarity with teaching virtually, using Blackbaud, Google Classroom, or other learning management system, and Zoom

Catherine Cook School’s educational program focuses on the whole child. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children is the foundation of our pedagogical approach. Curriculum must be developmentally appropriate and support the growth of knowledge, skills, and personal assets of children. Click here to learn more about our strategic plan and our future.

Visit www.catherinecookschool.org to learn more about our school and culture. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Catherine Cook School is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates, visit https://powerforms.docusign.net/b1ab74f8-4eea-46fc-beb7-c5039ccce878?env=na3&acct=a1f7737e-b5b5-4eb1-88b8-4ca6b00a5d37&accountId=a1f7737e-b5b5-4eb1-88b8-4ca6b00a5d37 to complete an application with resume and cover letter. Questions can be directed to Head of Middle School Corrine Stutts at mshiring@ccookschool.org. Submissions accepted on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Grade school specialties:

• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Private school

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60610 (Required)

Work Location: In person