Mathematics Teacher Grade 8 SY 25-26
Mathematics Teacher Grade 8 SY 25-26
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Job Description
Position:
Mathematics Teacher Grade 8
Cambridge Street Upper School
The Opportunity:
The 8th grade math teacher at the Cambridge Street Upper School will teach four sections of grade 8 math. The teacher will collaborate with the 8th grade team and will facilitate an advisory for a small group of students. The Grade 6 Math teacher reports to the Head of the Upper School and works closely with the building Math Coach and district Math department.
The CSUS Grade 8 Math teacher is responsible for attending various meetings including Math department meetings and grade level team meetings; keeping accurate records and communicating with caregivers on a regular basis throughout the year and performing other duties as requested by the Head of School.
The Cambridge Street Upper School is an innovative public middle school in the Cambridge Public School District. We are looking for a dynamic committed teacher with strong content and pedagogical knowledge solid classroom management skills a deep commitment to social justice and antiracism and experience working in an urban school setting
Duties:
The grade 8 math teacher will be responsible for implementing differentiated innovative instruction to a diverse group of student learners. The teacher should have an appreciation and awareness of the unique developmental needs of middle school students as well as a conviction that all students can master complex math concepts. The teacher will work closely with the grade 8 teaching team whole school teams of faculty including special educators instructional coaches and paraprofessional aides as well as collaborate with colleagues across the district. The teacher will incorporate a variety of assessment strategies including district wide exams and formative assessments in order to inform and modify instruction as well as target interventions and enrichment needs.
Preferred candidates will have experience in the use of technology to enhance and differentiate lessons. Additionally the teacher will recognize the importance of integrating social learning into his/her math class and advisory. The teacher will partner with families to include them in students learning and development. As a professional the teacher will be fully committed to continuous learning improving reflecting and working together with colleagues to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge about and the ability to implement the Massachusetts curriculum and the Common Core Mathematics standards/
- Plan effective instruction and use appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
- Assess student learning; monitor students understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction appropriately.
- Create a positive environment for student learning and engagement.
- Use technology to increase student learning and interest.
- Maintain appropriate standards of behavior mutual respect and safety.
- Communicate learning goals and high expectations to all students; strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
- Implement districtwide common units and assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Math Teacher you will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree preferred.
- Experience working with a diverse population of secondary school students is preferable.
- Ability to think creatively and constructively about the math program and curriculum.
- Experience using multiple teaching strategies including ones to enhance student reasoning and elicit mathematical thinking for all students.
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
- Required Massachusetts Licensure: Mathematics grades 58
- Experience with the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum and/or another inquirybased curriculum
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills experience and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
Employment Type
Full-Time
