Middle School Math Teacher Grades 7/8 (The Hope Academy), Providence

Middle School Math Teacher Grades 7/8 (The Hope Academy)

74 Days Old

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position is for the next school year.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES :

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing critical and analytical thinking, problem solving abilities and interpreting information/data. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations. Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Teaches concepts and skills in mathematics to middle school students utilizing course of study and curriculum adopted by The Hope Academy
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year
Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, reflective writing, and other available resources including technology
Deep understanding of math concepts and processes taught in middle school and ability to use this knowledge to analyze students' mathematical understandings
Knowledge of developmental benchmarks (key understandings) in mathematics education
Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading
Knowledge and practice of methods for formatively assessing mathematics
Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students
Co-teaches with special educator and identifies opportunities to provide for inclusive instruction
Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color
Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praise
Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures
Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child
Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for all students
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
Actively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent study
Assists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergencies
Performs all other duties as directed by direct supervisor or school leadership team

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with valid middle school mathematics certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain
Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment
Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday
Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment

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Location:: Providence
Job Type:: FullTime

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