8th Grade Math Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Content Teacher - 8th Grade Math Teacher

Supervisor Job Title:  Principal

Employment Status:  Full-time; 10-month

FLSA Status:  Salary 

The management services offered to our family of charter schools allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.    

Location: Northeast Philadelphia (5401 Tabor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120)

Essential Functions:

A 8th-grade math teacher is responsible for instructing students in mathematical concepts and skills, developing lesson plans, and assessing student progress. They create a positive learning environment, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with other educators and parents. Effective communication, organizational skills, and a passion for mathematics are crucial for this role. 

Responsibilities:

• A strong understanding of 5th-grade math curriculum standards, including concepts like fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, and algebraic thinking.
• Proficiency in mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies relevant to the 5th-grade level.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for diverse learners, including those with special needs.
• Familiarity with various assessment techniques to evaluate student learning and inform instruction.
• Ability to create a positive and structured learning environment.
• Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to use technology to enhance math instruction and engagement.  

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in mathematics education or a related field is typically required.
• Certification/Licensure: Obtaining a state teaching certification or license for middle school mathematics is necessary for public school teachers.
• Skills: Strong mathematical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, classroom management abilities, and adaptability are essential.  

Physical Demands:

• Speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear and, sometimes, to sit. 
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.