Math Teacher

Are you a passionate educator?

Are you ready to experience an empowering school culture that puts you in a decision-making role? Are you ready to help students excel academically? If so, then become part of the Imagine Mid-Atlantic Region Public Charter Schools.

Job Responsibilities:

Planning and Preparation

• Team planning of unit lessons and grade level curriculum using the Core Knowledge
• curriculum
• Strong understanding of Common Core Standards
• Knowledge of content, pedagogy, and child development
• Design coherent instruction and student assessments

Classroom Environment

• Classroom management utilizing a school wide positive behavior support model
• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space that is conducive to learning

Instruction

• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student
• Interdisciplinary approach to instruction
• Use of varied teaching strategies
• Use of questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Use of effective formative and summative assessment techniques
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Use of technology in the classroom

Professional Responsibilities

• Student data analysis and portfolio maintenance
• Effective parent and community communication
• Continuous professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education
• Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities
• Participation in shared school-wide decision making
• Involvement in alignment committees and task-force

Exceptional candidates will:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of school organization, goals, and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques
• Knowledge of Maryland Charter School Law
• Teacher Certification
• Ability to speak and write effectively
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to think, work and teach interdisciplinary content
• Ability to work in an environment which emphasizes a Joy at Work management philosophy under which all Imagine School operate

Ideal candidates will:

• Have at least two years of teaching experience

• Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement

• Possess a track record of collaboration, and evidence of effective teaching experience