Secondary Math Teacher (Full Time)

We are seeking a Full-Time Math Teacher About the Position

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, effective Secondary Math Teacher to join our team.

Candidates should have or be on track to obtaining a CT Secondary Math Teacher License (029, or should have other relevant teaching experience. The selected candidate will use the Illustrative Math curriculum; and will receive professional development and coaching throughout the year to support their planning and lesson execution.

This position is represented by our Collective Bargaining Agreement with UAW local 2110 . Staff members at Common Ground are represented by UAW local 2110 with a collective bargaining agreement in progress.

The Math Teacher will:

Teach 5 periods (out of 8) of Geometry and Algebra Lab.

Work collaboratively with the Math Instructional coach and other teachers to plan and prepare lessons.

Fulfill on-campus supervision duties up to one hour per week.

Experience with teaching secondary math using a conceptual approach

Knowledge of and experience with the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching and Common Core Standards.

Values and embraces collaboration, communication, and has capacity to work effectively within a team that includes multiple teachers and community partners.

Experience with experiential, project- and place-based learning, where students engage in relevant and real problem-solving.

Experience working directly with racially, economically, academically diverse high school aged young people, and with low-income young people and people of color in particular. Knowledge about and passion for working for an organization that is committed to social justice, the dismantling of systems of oppression, and creating a just, equitable, and inclusive culture.

A passion for our environmental mission and commitment to equitable and sustainable change

Experience working with Google applications, online course management platforms, and other online learning tools.