Teacher - Financial Literacy (6-8)

The Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher develops and delivers instruction in personal finance, budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management aligned with Core Knowledge/Classical curriculum standards. This role cultivates critical thinking, financial responsibility, and decision-making skills in students while fostering a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous classroom environment. The teacher contributes to the school’s mission of preparing students for lifelong financial literacy and responsible citizenship.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, exempt
• Salary based on education and experience
• Eligible for health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave benefits
• Start Date: January 5, 2027

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Commitment to fostering financial literacy, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making in students

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Experience teaching middle school students or working with adolescents

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans teaching financial literacy concepts, including budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methods, materials, and technology to engage students and accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages participation, critical thinking, and practical application of financial concepts.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to support growth in financial literacy and decision-making skills.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade records, and student progress reports using the student information system.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences to maintain effective school-home communication.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and enhance overall curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and substitute materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-managed classroom conducive to learning.
• Uphold classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful, and academically rigorous environment.
• Participate in professional development, workshops, and staff meetings to remain current with best practices in financial education and pedagogy.
• Represent the school professionally to students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Support school operations and perform additional duties as assigned, including supervision during carpool, lunch, or recess.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including grievance and emergency protocols outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Essential Job Functions

• Classroom instruction and student engagement
• Assessment, record-keeping, and reporting
• Lesson planning and curriculum development
• Collaboration, professional development, and school-wide initiatives
• Administrative duties and supervisory responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Competencies

• Strong planning, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Ability to inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial decision-making
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
• Collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues, students, and parents
• Ability to work independently while contributing to school-wide initiatives
• Proficiency in technology and software applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and student data management systems

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Classroom and school environment
• Frequent interaction with middle school students
• Occasional lifting of instructional materials
• Frequent standing, walking, and active engagement with students

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.