Mathematics Teacher
- Posted
- 2 months ago
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer faculty are nationally recognized for their excellence in teaching and learning. Our professional culture is fueled by ongoing professional development, a spirit of innovation, and an abiding belief in the capacity of every student in our care. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful culture.
About this job
The Archer School for Girls is seeking a skilled and experienced Math teacher starting in August 2024. The position involves teaching mathematics classes using student-centered methodologies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to teaching 4-5 classes, using CPM curriculum, and participating in co-curricular school activities. A desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student is essential.
Archer is committed to reflecting the face of greater Los Angeles, and we fundamentally believe that our diversity is our strength. We have 41% students of color, and we are equally committed to reflecting this same diversity among our faculty and staff. Even if you don’t have every qualification listed in the description, we still encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Archer, diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences enrich our community.
Salary range: $67,200 to $120,000 annually (depending on qualifications and experience)
Roles & responsibilities
Our Math Department:
• Believes all students can learn math on a deep level
• Emphasizes sense-making and constructing viable arguments
• Incorporates application and modeling to give math context
• Balances reasoning and conceptual understanding with computation and symbolic fluency
• Puts the students at the center of the learning
• Organizes units and gradebooks with a hybrid standards-based grading approach
• Utilizes technology and digital tools in the classroom and has comfort leading online lessons remotely, when necessary
Our Expectations Include:
• Organizing rich, student-centered lessons and units
• Developing a classroom culture that is inclusive and safe for all students
• Teaching in a hybrid learning environment
• Mentoring a group of students as an advisor
• Committing to ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Has taught at least 3 years at the intermediate and/or secondary level
• Holds a degree in mathematics or a math related field
• Works to effectively differentiate for diverse learners
• Collaborates well with colleagues within planning teams
• Routinely reflects on their lessons and seeks feedback
• Plans to work with teachers across disciplines for interdisciplinary projects
To apply
Salary range: $67,200 to $120,000 annually (depending on qualifications and experience)
To apply please click on the link below:
https://www.archer.org/careers