Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

Park Maitland School is hiring for a Middle School Math teaching position. As a FCIS accredited private school in Maitland, Florida we offer an outstanding teaching environment. Candidates should be highly motivated and willing to incorporate Google Apps in Education in the classroom and in school communications. Team collaboration and technology-mindedness are a must in this traditional yet innovative well-regarded school. Qualified candidates must have the ability to develop meaningful relationships with highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds. This teacher should plan to be an integral component of the students lives, in and out of the classroom, and to collaborate with colleagues on a grade level team and as a member of the math department.
Park Maitland has a one-to-one technology program, and students use technology in a variety of ways in every discipline including: integrating electronic textbooks, using Google Docs and Forms for assignments, and using blended models to ignite teacher-student interaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the schools academic goals and specified objectives.

• Provide instruction, direction and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching/instructional techniques.

• Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress, and manage projects as required by the discipline and school health and safety standards.

• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent with a focus on related field; advanced degree preferred

• Previous experience teaching middle school math