MS or HS MYPDP LEAD TEACHER - MATH
MS or HS MYPDP LEAD TEACHER - MATH
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08-04-2025
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Title: MS or HS Lead Teacher Math
Reports to: Director of the Middle School & High School and Head of School
Required: Bachelors degree in education with teacher certification
Preferred: MYP/DP teacher: certification of completion for MYP/DP training in math
Work Days/Hours: 7:30am3:30pm MondayWednesday & Friday; Thursday 7:30am 4:30pm
Job Summary:
An MYP/DP lead teacher works individually and collaboratively to plan and implement the MYP and/or DP program in consistent and creative ways informed by the MYP and/or DP subject guide as supplied by the IB. The lead teacher creates and carries out unit plans and assessments that are aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP and/or DP framework the Common Core Standards and/or other state/national standards (subject dependent). Lead teachers work to integrate faith into their teaching responsibilities. Lead teachers will consistently use data to inform their instructional practice and support students to grow academically socially emotionally and spiritually.
All Staff Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe school environment indoors and out per directives regarding building operations (keys fobs alarm codes) the Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices
- Participate in a brief staff prayer to start the day at 7:35 sharp on Monday through Thursday in the Gathering Place
- Participate in school engagement events to promote positive school culture
- Complete arrival and dismissal duties as assigned
- Fulfill essential job functions based on ones specific job description; and during times of school drills or emergencies assist others as able
- Be on time appropriately dressed and ready for work at assigned days/times
- Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook and comply with the school policies
- Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times
Essential Job Functions Relative to role as MS or HS Lead Teacher:
- Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives Responsive Classroom practices and Daystars faith development strands
- When designing the learning space comply with Visual Markers of a Daystar Classroom
- Plan and teach guided by appropriate standards (the common core standards or other prescribed standards such as NGSS) and in compliance with the International Baccalaureate Standards and Practices as found in the MYP and DP subject guides as well as according to Daystars expectations
- Take appropriate initiative and display a growth mindset creating and regularly reflecting on individual pedagogical goals
- Submit unit plans and weekly lesson plans as prescribed by supervisor
- Maintain records related to student growth and achievement supporting and extending as needed
- Maintain student work samples including teacher feedback and assessment and encourage students to reflect on their work and their progress throughout the year
- Communicate in an ongoing and meaningful way with students parents/guardians through email phone calls progress reports and during parent/teacher conferences in order to ensure congruence and clear expectations about academic and/or behavioral concerns
- Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner updating Toddle regularly
- Update Toddle platform (portfolio) regularly with classroom and/or student highlights
- Collaborate with other teachers to plan and implement MYP Interdisciplinary units
- Develop learning excursions and/or invite special guests to deepen class curriculum helping work towards the yearly goal of 1215 learning excursions per grade
- Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of class materials and the school environment
- Professionally collaborate with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity throughout the school
- Supervise students and generally assist as assigned
- Attend and participate in all required parentfacing events (ie parentteacher conferences showcase nights etc.
Daystar Academy is a unique community where students are provided with a nurturing learning environment that allows them to explore discover and create. We are committed to more than academic excellence. Our curriculum allows students to engage with subject matter in experiential ways and promotes curiosity problem solving and respect of differences in thought and opinion. We foster a beautifully diverse student body that is made up of a variety of cultural ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our goal is to build a school community that reflects the diversity of the city and Gods Kingdom.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faithbased culturallyengaged globallyminded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faithbased culturallyengaged globallyminded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
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