Lead Teacher

About the Role The Lead Mathematics Teacher for Middle School is responsible for teaching middle school Math through Algebra 1 with strong instruction, strong classroom management, and a clear commitment to student growth. This person should be able to make Math engaging, practical, and challenging while maintaining high academic standards. This role requires many of the same qualities expected of the middle school science educator: strong classroom presence, strong project and task management, a highly systemized approach to responsibilities, and strong academic governance related to assigned classes. This person must be able to plan well, execute consistently, track student progress carefully, and maintain clear academic structures in their classrooms. This teacher should be able to bring Math to life. That includes teaching Math in living classrooms when appropriate, helping students see mathematical patterns and relationships in nature and the real world. This person should also incorporate strong thinking skills into the work students are asked to do, so that Math is not only about procedure, but also reasoning, problem-solving, analysis, and application. This role requires someone who prioritizes the student experience, differentiates effectively, and creates regular opportunities for all students to strengthen their skills while also being challenged to think more deeply. Core Responsibilities Middle School Math Teaching Teach middle school Math up to and including Algebra 1 Deliver clear, rigorous instruction that builds both understanding and skill fluency Help students develop confidence in core mathematical concepts while maintaining high expectations Make Math engaging, meaningful, and accessible without lowering standards Living Classroom and Real-World Math Use living classrooms and real-world environments from time to time to help students see Math in nature and in everyday life Create opportunities for students to observe patterns, structure, measurement, ratio, scale, and mathematical relationships beyond the traditional classroom Help students understand that Math is not separate from the world around them Thinking Skills and Student Experience Incorporate reasoning, problem-solving, analysis, and thinking skills into the work students are assigned Design learning experiences that go beyond rote procedure and help students explain, justify, and apply their thinking Prioritize the student experience by making work purposeful, well-paced, and engaging Create a classroom culture where students feel supported to try, think, revise, and grow Differentiation and Student Growth Differentiate instruction and assignments so that all students have opportunities to strengthen core skills and also stretch into deeper thinking Use student data, observation, and class performance to adjust teaching and support individual progress Ensure students at different levels are appropriately supported and challenged Classroom Management and Academic Oversight Maintain strong classroom management and clear expectations for behavior, effort, participation, and academic responsibility Build and maintain systems for planning, assessment, grading, feedback, and student progress tracking Carry out strong academic governance related to Math classes, including documentation, follow-through, and accountability Ensure classes are organized, structured, and academically strong Collaboration and Program Support Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues to strengthen Math teaching and learning across the middle school program Support integrated learning work where appropriate Bring ideas, energy, and follow-through to collaborative planning and continuous improvement Qualifications Degree in Mathematics, Education, or a closely related field preferred Ability to teach middle school Math through Algebra 1 Strong teaching experience in Math, preferably in middle school Strong project management, organization, and systems thinking Strong academic governance and follow-through related to assigned classes Experience with differentiated instruction and supporting a range of learners Ability to make Math engaging, thoughtful, and connected to real life Who This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who Can teach Math clearly, strongly, and with confidence Believes Math should build both skill and thinking Can manage a classroom with structure and consistency Understands how to differentiate without lowering standards Is thoughtful about student experience and committed to helping each student grow Can bring creativity and real-world relevance into Math instruction Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving school environment Why Join SOLFL? Teach Math in a school that values both rigor and real-world learning Help students build confidence, reasoning, and problem-solving skills that matter beyond the classroom Use nature and the real world as part of the learning environment Be part of a school rethinking how middle school learning should look and feel Join a team that values high standards, strong execution, and meaningful student experience #J-18808-Ljbffr SOLFL (SOHL-FUHL)