Details
Posted: 23-Jun-22
Location: Argyle, Texas
Type: Part Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: To be discussed
Categories:
Math
Working with the head of school and department head for our Middle and Upper
School, the ideal math teacher will help develop and guide the academic and
social-emotional growth of children, focusing on our 7th and 8th grade students.
If you embrace your role as a teacher of children, not just subjects, Selwyn School
may be a great place for you.
Responsibilities will include:
• Developing the lesson plans for all assigned math classes, working with
peers, the department head and head of school to ensure alignment with
school goals and pedagogy. Ability to teach must include math levels
from pre-algebra through calculus and statistics.
• Partnering with other teachers and staff as needed.
• Attending all scheduled meetings and events, including but not limited to
department meetings, faculty meetings, all-school and family or
community events and others as determined by the head of school and
your department head. Helping chaperone selected off-campus trips.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with parents, peers and
leadership on school and student issues, progress, challenges, successes.
• Evaluating student performance, social development, behavior, health and
intellectual growth, reporting on these periodically and as scheduled by
your department head through school-defined systems and processes.
* Providing tutoring when required to help students achieve their goals.
Planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences during designated
periods and as otherwise needed.
• Ensuring that lesson plans and your teaching style reach all of your
students, adapting your approach as needed to properly educate students
of different needs, motivational requirements and academic progress.
* Establishing clear objectives for students and providing the tools and
lessons to attain them.
• Knowledge of student and faculty handbooks and other school rules, and
enforcement within school guidelines.
• Having a clear understanding of our school mission and values, and using
these as the foundation for all planning, education and activity.
• Other responsibilities and activities as directed by the Head of School and
MS/US School Department Head.
The ideal candidate will:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in math, or a related field from
an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree(s) are a
plus.
• Have at least 3 years of middle or upper school classroom experience,
ideally in an independent school is preferred. For the right candidate less
experience will be considered. Certification in said area(s) or active
pursuit of certification is a plus.
• Be capable of designing lessons for MS and US students (grades 7-12) and
teaching these lessons, both independently and as part of integrated
MS/US school projects (e.g. lesson that integrates science, math,
technology).
• Have the ability to tailor an innovative, engaging educational approach to
the particular needs of a class or student, delivering an education that
effectively motivates every student to their potential and reflects our
school’s mission and pedagogy.
• On and off campus, represent our school in a way that positively builds our
brand image and motivates people to learn more about the school.
• Help develop and execute school events and programs as needed.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations
regarding teaching lower school children.
• Welcome constructive performance reviews, working to implement ideas
for improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Have unimpeachable ethics, honesty, respect for all and a deep desire to
work on behalf of students and the people who serve them.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by school leadership.
Other Qualifications:
All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check and other
employee screening as required. A USA-valid and current drivers license and
record in good standing is required.