Middle School 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher

The Sixth Grade Mathematics teacher prepares curriculum and teaches courses to Middle School students.

Essential Functions

• Successfully teach all assigned math classes
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 6th grade students and supervise study halls daily
• Assist with opening-of-school functions, pre-planning week, Back to School nights, and complete all assigned tasks from the Head of Middle School
• Actively support school functions, such as athletic events, dramatic and musical productions, and field experiences
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees as needed
• Meet responsibilities and deadlines in the classroom and of the School (e.g., fall and spring parent conferences, accurate and timely report writing, weekly grade level team meetings)
• Communicating with parents: return phone calls, emails and notes in a timely manner
• Provide extra help to students before or after school and/or study halls
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations
• Use online grading and course management software, and update grades regularly and timely
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
• Use effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff, especially the grade-level team
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Maintain expertise in subject matter through professional development
• Participate in daily or weekly duties such as break, lunch, or carline
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School

• Expertise in the field of math
• Bachelor’s degree in Math (or related fields) or Math Education or post graduate work in subject matter required
• An affinity for working with children; 3-5 years of Middle School teaching experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Passion for working with pre-teen and early teenage groups with patience and understanding for the age group
• Positive, high energy and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Passionate about teaching and learning
• Warm, friendly, outgoing and committed to excellence
• Proficient with using technology, particularly a 1:1 iPad for instruction as well as student use
• Able to utilize inquiry-based teaching methods
• Experience with teaching teams, project work, and proven teacher/leader who can participate in developing grade level projects and service-learning opportunities
• Collaborative, able to work and communicate well with students, parents, and colleagues
• Highly organized and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring and advising
• Able to use basic office equipment
• Proficient with using technology in instructional and web-based tools in the classroom
• Supports Shorecrest’s Mission and Core Values