Position SummaryThe Math Teacher provides an active learning environment to explore discover discuss and debate the meaning of math. Building a sequence of experiences in a gradually enlarging spiral the Math Teacher uses problem-solving approaches to meet students where they are and to develop their thinking and understanding. The Math Teacher inspires instructs and develops middle and high school students passions and curiosities and helps them think deeply about the world through various lenses of numbers and operations algebra geometry measurement data analysis and probability. In the Middle School middle school courses are designed to strategically develop students mathematical understanding and skills. Students are actively engaged in meaningful mathematics focusing on conceptual understanding procedural fluency and application. In the Upper School the two-year integrated math sequence follows a spiraling approach applying mathematical processes to real-world problems and deepening understanding across key domains like algebra geometry trigonometry functions probability and statistics. After completing the integrated math sequence students may enroll in a series of position entails a full teaching load comprising four classes with two or three different course preparations. Teachers also collaborate and innovate with colleagues across different curricular areas and divisions and attend weekly staff meetings for subject areas and invest deeply in the schools community by participating in the advising (called advocacy at NEIA) program with a group of five to eight students contributing to social and emotional learning initiatives participating in extracurricular activities such as explorations and clubs and chaperoning weekend activities once or twice each term. The role is integral to enhancing the overall student experience requiring a commitment to the various facets of school life at for all TeachersTeaching staff are employed on a 12-month exempt basis featuring a distinct vacation and paid time off (PTO) structure compared to non-teaching staff. Their vacation days align with school vacation periods subject to a few key conditions:Preparation for Class Resumption: Teachers must be prepared to resume teaching immediately after school to Work Communications: Teachers are expected to respond to work-related communications within a reasonable timeframe when school is in session ideally within 24-48 Vacation Responsibilities: Teachers are expected to prepare for the upcoming academic year during the summer break. This preparation includes tasks such as updating course outlines organizing classes on Google Classroom and planning lessons. As the school and academic programs grow teachers are expected to develop new curricula overseen by the Director of Curriculum & Professional Learning. During the academic year teaching staff are entitled to five (5) days of PTO which can be used for sick or personal days. During the roughly 32 weeks of the school year teaching staff should expect to work up to 55 hours per week.1. Core Responsibilities:Teach four classes or the equivalent per as an Advocate (advisor) for a group of students and implement programming as to standard work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Mon-Thurs) and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Fri).Be available for WIN Block (Mon-Thurs) barring other NEIA Teaching Best Practices and manage platforms like Google Classroom and year-long daily class with individual learning accommodations for reports thrice yearly and conduct advocate calls and parent/guardian in ongoing professional learning as per NEIAs all-school and division meetings weekly teacher meetings subject-area meetings and US and MS on ad hoc or standing committees as needed.2. Extracurricular Involvement:Lead or assist in two seasons of After School Activities (ASAs) and one Club student events assist with athletic events supervise recess and other non-structured times and support ResLife weekend activities. Approximate expectation: 2 shifts per semester. 3. Event Participation:Participate in Opening Meetings Off-site Orientation Trips Family Weekend Monthly Professional Days & Afternoons PIN Points Dive into NEIA Accepted Student Days Admission Open House Events Graduation NEIA Expo and End-of-School Meetings and other events as needed.4. Educational Approach:Embody NEIAs principles of empathy equity personalization authentic work and and implement engaging curriculum and lesson plans tailored to students interests and varied and innovative teaching methods and instructional techniques to cater to diverse learning student progress provide constructive feedback and build positive student with colleagues and counselors to enhance student learning and support students facing challenges liaising with the Student Support Team as effective communication with parents and guardians about student performance and needs.