What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher (Middle School, SY24-25) position at Veritas Prep?
What You’ll Do
As a Middle School Math Teacher at Veritas Prep, you’ll plan and teach engaging math lessons through meaningful contexts, working with your Special Education co-teacher to ensure that every student has the knowledge, skills, and support to access grade-level standards and work. You’ll help students gain the fundamental math and problem-solving skills they need to prepare for higher level math in high school, college, and beyond and partner with your co-teacher, colleagues, and grade-level team to build a strong community where students feel safe, seen, included, and able to reach their goals.
You will also:
- Build knowledge in your content area and be prepared for every class with high-quality, effective lessons
- Hold students to high expectations and provide relentless support to help them get there
- Be an active participant in data and content meetings with other Math Teachers in the building to improve the quality of instructional materials
- Learn and use school-wide routines that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning
- Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom and during daily tutoring/interventions
- Teach students valuable academic habits and social-emotional skills, and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions
- Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents and families
- Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and be a champion for anit-racist education
- Actively engage in professional development and coaching to continually improve your practice
