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Middle School Math Teacher                  

Type: Full-Time

Supervisor: Head of Middle School

Start Date: August 2023

Mission Statement

Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade.

 Diversity Statement

Catherine Cook School is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and compassionate community grounded in a culture of integrity.

 At Catherine Cook, we value a diverse and inclusive community. We define diversity as the range of differences and similarities between social identifiers including, but not limited to: race, socio-economic status, ability, age, gender identity, sexual identity, religion, and ethnicity. The ideal candidate is eager to join this type of professional community. We specifically seek candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Job Description

Catherine Cook School is looking for an experienced Middle School Math
teacher to join our Middle School team. Responsible for teaching conceptually based math to Middle School students, and providing math support at 5th-8th grade levels in collaboration with the math team. A love for the school setting, a passion for teaching and learning; flexibility; strong communication skills, comfort with public speaking, adept at technology, and a sense of humor are essential. Experience/willingness to serve as an advisor to Middle School age students and chaperone day and overnight trips required. Experience serving as Middle School Dean a plus.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. All applicants must also be open to being part of a learning community and engaging in discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion. General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
Designing academically challenging, appropriately differentiated math lessons for 6th Grade students
Communicating thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents, students, and colleagues
Working competently within a fully supported one-to-one laptop program
Serving as a Middle School advisor
Attending grade level meetings
Creating thoughtful, well-written progress reports
Participating actively in professional growth opportunities
Building cultural competence and global awareness
Attending Wednesday after school faculty meetings
Participating in school staff duties such as lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal duties
Strong candidates will:
Be willing and able to move to distance learning if required
Have strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills; organizational skillset,
independent but also a team player, dependable, punctual, and calm
Have the talent to build strong relationships with students, parents/guardians, and faculty and staff

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field of Math or Math Teaching; Master’s preferred
Experience teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra
Strong education technology skills and comfort with PCs and smartboard technology
Familiarity with teaching virtually, using Blackbaud, Google Classroom, or other learning
management system, and Zoom

Catherine Cook School’s education program focuses on the whole person. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children is the foundation of our pedagogical approach.
Curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate and to support the growth of
knowledge, skills, and personal assets of children and adolescents.

Please visit www.catherinecookschool.org to learn more about our school and culture. Catherine Cook School is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates should direct a cover letter, resume, and three references.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field of Math or Math Teaching; Master’s preferred
Experience teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra
Strong education technology skills and comfort with PCs and smartboard technology
Familiarity with teaching virtually, using Blackbaud, Google Classroom, or other learning
management system, and Zoom

About Catherine Cook School

Catherine Cook empowers students from preschool through eighth grade to be adaptive, confident and productive stewards of an evolving world. Our community engages with ideals of cultural competence, progressive academics, ethical literacy, and innovation designed to inspire personal excellence and compassionate leadership.

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