6th grade Math Teacher

The role

The Math Teacher will design and deliver lessons that align with school curriculum and educational standards. This role involves managing a classroom, assessing student progress, and communicating with parents.

What you will do

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the school's curriculum and educational standards.
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Implement effective behavior management strategies.
• Assess students' progress through regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to analyze assessment data and adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain open and regular communication with parents or guardians.
• Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, specialists, and support staff.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Foster a culturally competent and inclusive learning environment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical theories, child development, and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Technological proficiency for incorporating digital tools into teaching.
• Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence planning and implementing rigorous, engaging, and effective instruction.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management.
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google drive programs.
• Completion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status, either now or in the future.

Nice to have

• 2 years experience as a lead teacher in a middle school setting.
• Masters Degree in the field of education.
• NYS teaching certification (Math Grades 5-9, Math Grades 7-12).
• Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.

Benefits

• Medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage
• Dependent medical options available averaging $92-$124 per month
• Dental & vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pre-tax commuter & transit benefits
• Flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
• Longevity and referral bonuses
• Generous paid time off
• Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• Professional development

Before you apply

• Completion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status, either now or in the future.

About the company

Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization and believes these powerful groups should be centered in our community.