Math Teacher, Middle and Upper School

Position Details

Math Teacher, Middle and Upper School

Full-Time, Faculty

The Roeper School is where gifted students love to learn. Be part of the Faculty that educates and inspires gifted learners in a student-centric, creative, collaborative educational environment.

A Roeper math teacher develops curriculum with awareness of state and national standards but with a particular focus on gifted, independent thinkers.

Passion for both mathematics and teaching is essential. Candidates must excel in mixed-age classrooms where students are treated with respect and all voices are considered and honored.

Role :

Teach multiple class sections of math tailored to gifted middle and upper school students. The primary focus areas will be middle school math and Algebra I;

the ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to teach high levels of math, up to and including Calculus and AP classes.

• Utilize a variety of instructional and assessment methods involving integrated use of technology.
• Collaborate with other math department faculty in development and documentation of curriculum.
• Assess students individually, including providing narrative reports that focus on holistic growth.
• Share student progress with parents through communication including conferences and progress reports.
• Maintain effective communication with teachers, colleagues and administration.
• Serve as advisor to a middle school homeroom
• Collaborate with Middle and Upper School faculty on school-wide initiatives and support the educational mission of the school through varied activities, including faculty meeting attendance, committee participation, events, and field trips.

Skills :

• Facilitate the social and emotional development of the students and nurture their development with care and consideration of each student holistically
• Implement the schools philosophy in classroom instruction and daily interactions with students and colleagues.
• Ability to form collaborative work relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency work in order to perform responsibilities in accordance with Roepers commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A collegial approach and congenial temperament

Preparation

Bachelors degree in Math Education, Education, or related field and three to five years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Masters degree is preferred.

Location :

• Middle / Upper School Campus
• Birmingham, Michigan

About Roeper

To Apply :

For consideration submit on the school website the following :

• Resume
• Cover letter including Candidate Inquiry Answers (see below) Describe your professional experience working in a collaborative partnership in an educational environment.

What is your statement of educational philosophy?Describe how your previous work experience and education have prepared you for this position.

Are there specific extra-curricular activities or sports in which you have background or interest in taking a leadership role

Salary Consideration :

Salaries for the position are based on education and years of classroom teaching experience. Starting salaries with a Bachelors degree from 41K.

Starting salaries with a Masters degree from 45K.

Benefits

As a non-profit independent school, Roeper offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits programs includes medical, dental, disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance;

flexible spending account, (b) Savings and Match Plan and professional development funding.