Middle School Math Teache

Position:  UMS Algebra Teacher job description

Purpose of the Position/Job Summary:

In addition to meeting the responsibilities of a Teacher, the UMS Algebra teacher partners with administration (Upper Middle School (UMS - 7th and 8th grades) Lead Teacher and Lower School Director) to facilitate the fulfillment of SLO Classical Academy’s mission as it relates to our math program..  

Employee Status:  Salaries, P/T, exempt status.  

Job Structure:

The structure of the UMS Algebra teacher job requires being on campus for certain hours Monday-Thursday and some outside of classroom hours, and attendance at some regularly scheduled meetings will be required.

Education and experience, in addition to those of a Teacher:

• A related teaching credential and/or equivalent work experience is required (except under unique circumstances)
• Education and/or 2 years of experience related to math, such as a degree in mathematics, teaching in another setting, math tutoring, math camps, etc.
• The UMS Algebra teacher will demonstrate a growing understanding of classical education in terms of mathematics teaching and a proclivity to SLOCA’s unique educational model.
• Ideally, familiarity with and ability to teach MS science with an eye to grow in this direction in the future (beginnings of physics, systems of living things, and microbiology)
• The UMS Algebra Teacher must also demonstrate his or her ability to successfully fulfill the role and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with classical education is desirable
  

Core Competencies, in addition to those of a Teacher:

• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with administration and other teachers
• Passion for teaching and for seeing fellow teachers succeed
• Commitment to lifelong learning for themselves
• Organized and dependable
• Willing to contribute to solutions and problem-solving

SLOCA’s Vision of and for an Employee:

Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those who are:  passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.

 Primary Working Relationships within School Staff:

• The UMS Algebra Teacher reports to the UMS Lead Teacher and the Lower School Director
• The UMS Algebra Teacher collaborates with other math teachers across levels.
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the UMS Algebra teacher  include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsibility for teaching middle school students math in a classical, integrated, effective, and engaging fashion.
• Providing math support to our full-time students weekly.
• Willingness to learn about Singapore Math and to build the bridge between skills learned previously and new algebra skills.
• Dedication to and curiosity about the inclusion of the use of manipulatives, games, word problems, and other creative activities that inspire the love of learning
• Attendance at math-related meetings (1 per month at this time).
• Collaboration with the Lower School Director and Academic Dean to see classical education be pursued/integrated in math in a developmentally appropriate manner for UMS.
• Collaboration with the UMS Lead Teacher, UMS Pre-Algebra Teacher,  and Lower School Director regarding curricular choices in the areas he or she leads.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.