High School Math Teacher

Uncommon High School Math teachers work in grade teams and content teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate student awareness of how to make sense of, persevere through, and solve problems. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Job Description Responsibilities Instruction: You'll use a Math curriculum to teach content that may include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. Instruction: You'll support students as they solve problems and think critically. Instruction: You'll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students. Instruction: You'll cultivate the ability to construct and justify viable arguments using reasoning, math vocabulary, tools, and postulates. Instruction: You'll use your passion for mathematics to build a community of self-guided learners where students feel safe, confident, and engaged. Instruction: You'll work with the Math department to determine academic and engagement goals for students. Data Analysis You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments. You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. School Culture You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard. You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs. You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement. You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies. Qualifications A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred). Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or other related fields. Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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