Middle School Math Teacher

Congressional School seeks a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Math Teacher is responsible for teaching, motivating, inspiring, and assessing middle school students in mathematics. The Math Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children this age and possesses a firm understanding of advanced mathematics. In addition to the below duties and responsibilities, the Math Teacher will be positive, collaborative, innovative, and passionate.

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and assessing a dynamic mathematics program for 5th to 8th Grade students and using a variety of methods, materials, and techniques used to teach mathematics. The Math Teacher will collaborate with faculty across the divisions of the School and provide feedback on best practices of reaching all learners. The Math Teacher will assess students' mathematical skills for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback; and actively seek opportunities for professional development in math and middle school pedagogy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach math to middle school students


• Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver innovative, challenging and age-appropriate math lessons to students.


• Share and model best practices in teaching math with mathematics teachers


• Actively seek opportunities for professional development


• Provide information to parents about student performance


• Perform divisional responsibilities expected of faculty (for example, supervising students outside of class times, attending faculty meetings, etc.)


• Attends school events


• Actively support the School's vision, mission and core values

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics; preferably a Master's degree in mathematics, education, or related field


• Minimum of five years of experience teaching middle school mathematics, preferably in an independent school


• Familiarity with Singapore Math


• Familiarity with Connected Math


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices


• Strong initiative and organizational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment


• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset