K-4 Mathematics Specialist
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Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the School
Since 1910 St. Annes-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body heart mind and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville Va. our 900 students age 2 through Grade 12 inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.
As a member of our school community youd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Annes-Belfield are people who as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate pursue knowledge to generate impact seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices engage in reflection demonstrate moral character and integrity and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.
If youre looking for adynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each childs potential we invite you to consider a career with St. Annes-Belfield. We at St. Annes-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers administrators staff members and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.
About the Position
The K4 Mathematics Specialist plays a central role in advancing a joyful rigorous and developmentally responsive mathematics program in the Lower School. This educator works at the intersection of student support and instructional leadership partnering closely with classroom teachers to ensure that every child is both challenged and supported in their mathematical thinking and providing targeted small-group and individual instruction for students who need remediation as well as for those ready for deeper extension. Through careful use of assessment data and collaboration with teachers and learning specialists the Math Specialist helps ensure that mathematics instruction meets students where they are while maintaining high expectations for conceptual understanding and problem-solving.
This role is designed not only to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning in the present but also to contribute to the long-term coherence and growth of the program. As a pedagogical thought partner to faculty the Math Specialist will model best practices in inquiry-based instruction mathematical discourse and differentiation. The Mathematics Specialist will also serve as the lead teacher for Kindergarten and First Grade computer science classes introducing foundational computational thinking skills through developmentally appropriate instruction. Over time this role is expected to expand into broader leadership of K4 initiatives that integrate computational thinking applied mathematics and STEM learning helping to cultivate authentic problem-solving experiences that connect mathematical reasoning to real-world design and innovation.
The ideal candidate is a flexible teacher-leader who is equally comfortable working with a small group of struggling mathematicians as they are stretching advanced learners toward deeper abstraction and collaborating with teachers to ensure that the classroom experience meets a wide range of developmental needs and opportunities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Elementary Education Mathematics Education or Curriculum & Instruction preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years teaching mathematics in elementary grades
- Demonstrated experience providing math intervention and/or enrichment
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with teachers learning specialists and administrators
- A firm belief that mathematics is a sense-making discipline that young children are capable of sophisticated thinking and that computational thinking and design belong naturally alongside elementary math instruction.
- Working knowledge of current educational research intervention strategies and assistive technologies.
- Comfort with instructional technologies and emerging tools for mathematics and computational thinking.
- Experience with or strong interest in computer science and applied mathematics in an elementary school context.
- Experience teaching Illustrative Mathematics preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional interpersonal organizational and facilitation skills.
- A desire to work in a highly collaborative professional context with humility and a sense of humor.
What we offer
Competitive annual salary
Paid time off
Shared cost Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement plan with match
Supplemental insurance policies
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
Free lunch when school is in session
Free after-care for children enrolled at the school
Free admission to the Virginia Discovery Museum
20% discount at St. Annes-Belfield School store
To Apply:Interested candidates should apply for this position on the St. Annes-Belfields Career Opportunities website. A resume and cover letter are required in order to be considered.
Department: Lower School Mathematics
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
About Company
Discover our independent boarding & day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, located near DC. We offer a rigorous academic program from PreK through Grade 12.
