Christian School - Middle School Math Teacher at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Inc – Tucson, Arizona

SUMMARY

This position is full time, or five periods, of Middle School Mathematics, Courses 1 and 2.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Medical, dental, short-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches a full-time schedule of 5 classes of middle school mathematics classes.
• Develops lessons that are focused on course standards and engage students in developing their mathematical practices, including: making sense of problems, reasoning abstractly, modeling with mathematics, looking for structure in God’s creation, and using reasoning to persevere in solving problems. Maintains high expectations for students while also taking into account individual challenges. Creates a warm and constructive classroom culture.
• Maintains accurate records of grades and lesson plans. Communicate with parents when grades drop below satisfactory standards.
• Attends school meetings, including weekly devotions and staff meetings, new teacher training, department meetings, weekly middle school meetings, and parent meetings as needed.Meets with mentor teachers as needed to learn and grow within our school's culture.
• Participates in Middle School activities, including: student small-group/community group leader; grade-level/team meetings; lunch/break supervision; periodic events outside the school day; Field Day; Learning Expedition Week (DC, CIMI, or Grand Canyon); other duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Attends other various school events as required (field day, back to school night, socials, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Mathematics, Secondary Education, or related fields.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, and sitting. May be required to lift up to 25lbs.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, education, and employment verification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching Middle school math preferred