Lead Teacher, Grade 8 Math

Job Description

Job Description

About Ethos Classical

Ethos Classical is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing scholars with a safe, joyful, and rigorous education. Our Grade 8 team prepares scholars for a successful transition to high school through strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and high expectations.

Position Overview

The Grade 8 Math Teacher leads Grade 8 mathematics instruction and teaches a section of Algebra. This teacher builds scholars’ conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills while providing appropriate challenge for advanced and gifted learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Grade 8 Math and Algebra instruction aligned with Georgia standards.
• Teach scholars to explain their reasoning, compare strategies, and apply mathematics to unfamiliar problems.
• Strengthen foundational skills while maintaining rigorous grade-level expectations.
• Provide enrichment and advanced learning opportunities for gifted scholars.
• Use assessments and scholar work to identify misconceptions and adjust instruction.
• Monitor Algebra scholars’ progress and readiness for subsequent high school mathematics.
• Establish a safe, joyful classroom with clear routines and high expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families about scholar progress.
• Collaborate with specialized services staff to implement scholar accommodations and supports.
• Participate in coaching, professional development, and Grade 8 team planning.
• Reinforce the study habits, independence, and self-advocacy scholars need for high school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Georgia teaching certification appropriate to Grade 8 Math and the assigned Algebra course required.
• Gifted endorsement required.
• Strong content knowledge in middle school mathematics and Algebra.
• Experience teaching advanced mathematics learners preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to Ethos’s mission and educational equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Classical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.