Middle School 5th6th Grade Math Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Roland Park Country School (RPCS) a college preparatory school for girls is dedicated to the intellectual and moral development of its students. We cultivate creativity independence of thought tenacity of purpose selfdiscipline and emotional physical and spiritual wellbeing. We maintain high academic standards uphold tradition and promote innovation. We nurture a cooperative resilient spirit within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. In a diverse inclusive and joyful community Roland Park Country School strives to instill in its students a lifelong love of learning and the responsibility to look within and beyond themselves to contribute to and serve as stewards and leaders of their communities.

Roland Park Country School is seeking a fulltime Fifth and Sixth Grade Math Teacher for theschool year. The Fifth and Sixth Grade Math Teacher reports to the Head of Middle School acts as one of the fifth grade homeroom advisory teachers and is responsible for planning and implementing the Math curriculum Our practices at RPCS include the Responsive Classroom approach and the Illustrative Mathematics program and experience with either is desirable. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team member possess strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrate flexibility and creativity. In addition this candidate must possess the ability to foster an engaging learning environment that is accessible to a broad range of learners. RPCS teachers engage students in learning through a variety of teaching methodologies and innovative relevant classroom experiences. RPCS has a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching and to understanding and supporting diverse attitudes beliefs and behaviors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a strong classroom community with positive communication skills.
• Build an open and trusting relationship with staff children and families.
• Acts as a fifth grade homeroom advisory leader
• Create an engaging studentcentered environment where there is provision for individual small and large group work.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with parents about academic content individual student progress and wellbeing.
• Increase cultural competence to work effectively with families of all backgrounds.
• Plan develop and implement an engaging curriculum based on gradelevel standards and benchmarks.
• Plan prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Design learning targets scope and sequence and pacing guides as part of the AllSchool curriculum mapping process.
• Plan daily developmentally appropriate work for students using various materials.
• Maintain regular communication with grade level team and resource teachers.
• Provide a culturally relevant literacyrich learning environment with a variety of print materials appealing to diverse levels learning styles and interests.
• Stay abreast of current research based on best practices.
• Track student progress in subjects taught and communicate progress through the four report card periods.
• Participate in a regular evaluation process observations feedback conferences selfevaluation and goal setting to refine practice.
• Attends meetings including but not limited to team department and divisional Middle School meetings allemployee meetings and allschool functions.
• Participate in professional development including inservice training to enhance knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time by the Middle School Head or Head of School.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Has strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in content delivery/skill development.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have good judgment and decisionmaking skills.
• A commitment to culturally competent teaching.
• Familiarity with giving and receiving feedback for professional growth.
• Growth mindset flexibility and openness to collaboration and experimentation.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work with children.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and respect different values and viewpoints.
• Is willing to engage across differences with empathy and understanding.
• Knowledge and commitment around diversity equity and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in elementary education or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated excellence in teaching at the elementary/middle school level. Experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in a school building.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with children.
• Requires ability to turn sit bend reach squat kneel crawl stoop push pull walk around campus and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and regularly work indoors or outdoors.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• The Fifth /Sixth Grade Math Teacher is a fulltime exempt position.
• The individual in this position is expected to work during all hours as may be assigned by the School and during other hours for events and activities.
• The Fifth/Sixth Grade Math Teacher is expected to perform their job duties on campus unless otherwise permitted by the Head of School.

COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE: In accordance with Marylands Equal Pay for Equal Work Act we are committed to providing transparent wage information for all posted job opportunities. The salary range for this position is $54000$107500 annually. Compensation is determined based on factors such as Experience Qualifications and Internal equity.

BENEFITS AND ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION: Additionally this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and other forms of compensation including:

• Employerprovided health benefits: medical insurance dental and vision insurance disability insurance life insurance mental health support services wellness program free access to fitness center onsite and free lunch daily.
• Paid time off for full time and full time reduced employees: vacation days (for 12 month employees) sick leave personal days winter break & spring break based on school calendar schedule.
• Retirement plan: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions (required minimum hours worked after 1 year of service.

EOE STATEMENT: RPCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace and all employment decisions are based on merit qualifications and organizational needs. If you require accommodations during the application process please contact Human Resources.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

A background check (including criminal records and employment history review) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin work with RPCS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status or start of employment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel may be required for field trips and other programrelated activities.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply by completing the employment application and submitting a resume with cover letter to . References may be requested after the application has been submitted.