Details
Posted: 22-Feb-22
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Masters
Categories:
Math
Roycemore School seeks a Middle & Upper School Math Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. [Note- at this time, this is a one-year position to fill in for a faculty member who will be on sabbatical for the 2022-2023 school year.] Now in its 106th year, Roycemore is a highly regarded, co-educational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore enjoys a long-standing relationship with Northwestern University.
Roycemore School Mission
Roycemore: Our diverse and intimate community, rooted in academic excellence, inspires students to discover their passions, think without limits, find their voice, and live courageously.
Roycemore’s Vision
Launching responsible citizens, innovative thinkers, and compassionate leaders.
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Roycemore is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical??? condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ?expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
For best consideration please email or send cover letter and resume with three references to
Stefanie Rivera by May 15, 2022:
srivera@roycemoreschool.org:
Stefanie Rivera
Upper School Division Head
Roycemore School
1200 Davis St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Essential Functions
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Evaluates and provides rich feedback and grades students’ class work, and assessments
- Creates and teaches middle and high school level mathematics courses
- Compiles, administers, and grades examinations
- Plans, evaluates, and revises curricular course content and course materials and methods of instruction, at times developing courses that are brand new to the school
- Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning
- Sponsors a student club and/or coaches an athletic team
- Serves as an adviser to approximately 10 students, guiding them in academic, extracurricular, social and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/guardians
- Maintains and expands expertise in subject matter through professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Upper School Head
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; Master’s degree preferred
- A minimum of three years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level, preferably in an independent school environment
- Expertise in the field of Mathematics
- Exact classes taught will vary from year to year and could include: various middle school mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus/AP Calculus, and Statistics
- Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, and project-based learning
- Ability to work with the mathematics department to assess which courses are most needed and adapt teaching to meet the needs of the school
- Ability to interface and communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members
- Working knowledge of Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems
- Experience with Google Workspace (preferred)
- Strong passion for teaching & commitment to student learning & development
- Committed to curriculum design and growth
- Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom
- Enthusiasm for professional development
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Comfortable using online texts, iPads, Learning Management System, and computer systems
- Able to use basic office equipment
- Committed to inclusion and issues of social justice and equity