Job Description:
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys
of teaching Upper School students and who can inspire a love of
learning in their students through the development and application of
thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences for students.
This position will cover 4 sections of Math. Students work both
independently and collaboratively to think, reason, and communicate
their thinking orally and in writing.
The successful teacher in this role also will understand the value of
working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based
setting as well as have the ability to work independently. We are
looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own
professional development and who can help students to do the same.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES
- Teach at least four sections of Upper School Math
- Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA Math
Department and the Upper School program.
- Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal
approaches to teaching and learning.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook plus
team and division agreements.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work and in term reports.
- Complete grading, comments, and progress reports in a timely manner.
- Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of
middle school students.
- Lead two other student activities/coach
- Attend required meetings (team, faculty, department, parent).
- Participate as a day faculty member in 5 weekends of programming
throughout the school year
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching,
learning, and working.
- Maintain daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
- Attend and participate in school trips.
- Maintain mature and age-appropriate judgment and boundaries.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and
integration of new learning into practice.
- Follow accident & illness procedures.
- Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown, and evacuation.
- Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public
events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc.,
some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.
- Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit
their students and further one another’s professional growth.
- Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each
student's well-being and increasing autonomy.
- Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
- Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the
community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.
- Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and Department Chair
