Middle School Math Teacher

Title: Middle School Math Teacher

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Primary Responsibilities: Teach four sections of Middle School Math; serve as an advisor; collaborate and lesson plan with colleagues to design experiences for students; communicate and partner with parents and grade-level team through advisory program

Requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent in teaching; subject-matter expertise

Hours/Classification: Full-Time; Exempt; In-Person 

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Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.

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At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide instruction in Middle School Math teaching 4 sections of students


• Lead an advisory group of approximately 10-11 students


• Implement curricula as identified in the Curriculum Guide


• Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of middle school girls


• Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each girl


• Assess student progress using a variety of methods


• Communicate with parents about the program and student progress


• Attend grade level meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns


• Identify materials, resources, and technology needs for program


• Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction


• Create and update course web pages


• Participate in faculty, division, department, and advisory team meetings, and admissions/school events


• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development


• Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, outdoor education, etc.


• Participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid)


• Provide 1:1/small-group student learning support through flex time and other parts of the school day


• Other duties and/or teaching responsibilities as needed

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan) 


• Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)


• Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Up-to-date with Covid-19 vaccinations and a commitment to remaining immunized whenever boosters are available ● Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping) 


• Demonstrate normal depth perception 


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone ● See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids 


• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal classroom/school setting that one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment ● Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals 


• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment 

● May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines