Details
Posted: 13-Jan-23
Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Math
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The John Cooper School is seeking an Upper School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
The John Cooper School, located in The Woodlands, TX, on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1,300 students, is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving students in Prekindergarten through Grade 12. The Upper School (Grades 9-12) is a dynamic, caring, and collegial environment that fosters curiosity and joy in our learners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach courses (4 or 5 sections) in the Math Department; specific courses assigned will be a function of departmental need and candidate’s expertise.
- Advisor to a small group of Upper School students.
Job Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience; independent school experience preferred
- Strong commitment to students’ progress, success, and social-emotional well-being
- Commitment to student-centered pedagogies and authentic assessments
- Knowledge of current best practices in Upper School education
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues--a team player
- Openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
About The John Cooper School
School Type: Independent, college preparatory, non-sectarian, non-profit, co-educational day school for grades PK through 12Founded: 1988; first graduating class – 1994; alumni - 1,479Location: The Woodlands, TX, a planned community 40 miles north of HoustonAccreditation: Accredited by The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS); member of The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
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