Math Teacher, Indianapolis

Math Teacher

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company Overview:

Purdue Polytechnic High Schools (PPHS) is a mission-driven network of schools founded in partnership with Purdue University. Our vision is to inspire students through STEM-focused, real-world experiences, empowering them to become problem-solvers and skilled achievers who succeed in technical and STEM-related post-secondary programs and high-tech careers. At PPHS, we are committed to academic rigor and providing every student with the resources to succeed in higher education, particularly at institutions of the caliber of Purdue University. Our core values guide everything we do:

Act as 1
Nurture student genius
Start from Yes
Do the right thing
Get it done

We aspire to create a world of equity where every student has the opportunity and access to achieve their goals and to realize their power to solve problems they encounter. We are intentional about building a culture of communication, collaboration, and innovation that creates a positive and supportive environment conducive to high academic achievement and long-term success.

Job Summary:

At Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS), staff members are referred to as 'Coaches' because we believe that learning is most effective when students are at the center of their learning experiences. Students take an active role in their learning as Coaches provide rigorous content, encouragement, opportunity, and support towards students becoming innovative problem solvers, skilled communicators, and mindful collaborators. Coaches plan, develop, and facilitate core content using project-based learning (PBL) strategies, including industry and/or local partnerships. At PPHS, we manage student academic success through 1-on-1 coaching, engagement with available internal/external resources, and parent interactions.

Requirements

Responsibilities & Duties:

Provides coaching and support for student academic growth and achievement
Plan, develop and facilitate core content using PBL strategies
Assess and use success metrics to iterate and improve students learning experiences
Provide academic management support within a daily advisory
Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners in a co-taught, interdisciplinary instructional setting
Develops, delivers, and assesses projects aligned to the relevant PPHS content area outcomes
Collects and analyzes student data to support instructional decisions
Develop meaningful and supportive relationships with students
Maintain positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, & community partners
Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication
Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
Serves as an active participant in professional development opportunities offered by PPHS
Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree
Current Indiana Teaching License required
2+ years working in classrooms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Work Environment:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight ( up to 20lbs).

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Location:: Indianapolis
Job Type:: FullTime

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