Morgan Park Academy has an opening for a full-time Math Teacher to join our Upper School for the 2021-2022 school year. Qualified candidates will have 3 or more years of experience teaching high-level Mathematics from Geometry to AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC; willingness to work in a collegial manner with faculty, staff, and parents; experience teaching across various grade levels; demonstrated success in working with students across different grade levels; Bachelor’s degree and certification required; Master’s degree preferred; engaging, innovative approach to teaching; mastery of creative and diverse methods of teaching, learning and assessment; experience with developing curriculum; ability to work collaboratively; demonstrated talent to create a positive nurturing environment for students. Requirements: – Advanced degree in mathematics; w/certification – Minimum 3 years teaching math (IB, Honors, AP level) and other math courses – Experience integrating technology into the curriculum Responsibilities: – Instruct and assess students in a supportive manner that addresses multiple learning styles – Communicate student progress to parents and students – Work effectively to partner with parents and faculty advisor in the student’s education experience – Maintain classroom web page – Serve as an advisor to students – Collaborate with colleagues within math department and across all school divisions – Ability to integrate project-based teaching and collaborative learning in the curriculum – Use a variety of communication/teaching styles and methods – Willingness to travel with students for school sponsored competitions and global experiential week – Proven track record of continued professional development opportunities as an educator – Ability to hold students to a high and clearly articulated standard of performance – Interact with students outside of the classroom in developing and leading co-curricular activities: sports, service, arts, clubs/organizations In addition to a competitive salary, we offer health, dental, vision, retirement plan options, as well as a matching retirement plan. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the NAIS career site or directly to careers@morganparkacademy.org; Due to the volume of applications that we receive, no phone calls please. |