Are you passionate about math? Come join a committed, caring, and innovative team that supports faculty to teach in the way that best serves the students. At Chance Academy, we believe that learning is about doing: that hands-on work to understand the why and the how of information is the foundation of gaining knowledge. Chance Academy, in Northeast Washington DC, is seeking candidates for an immediate opening for a Part-time Math Teacher, for 4th-to-8th graders for the 2024-2025 school year. The hours would be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Chance Academy is a special place to work. We are unique — not just in our approach to education -- but in our dedication to teacher self-care and to a culture of restorative practices to address challenges. Together, our team works toward a positive, values-based learning environment in which each child is supported and challenged to grow both academically and emotionally.

All candidates for the Part-time Math Teacher position must enjoy working with students in grades 4-to-8, be familiar with multi-aged classrooms, and bring an enthusiastic, inquiry-based approach to learning.

This position requires teaching two Integrated Math classes covering basic math operations, statistics, geometry and pre-algebra/algebra and following a concrete, pictorial and abstract approach so that students develop strong computational techniques and strategies as well as problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with or willing to learn to use the Singapore Math curriculum that is used through all the grades at Chance Academy. Candidates with experience in Eureka Math or Tang Math will be considered as well as candidates who can demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to work with experienced teachers who will mentor the candidate on the use of the Singapore math curriculum.

The successful candidate enjoys being an active member of a team and working collaboratively and creatively with other teachers. We are looking for a candidate who knows how to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families, and whose classroom management is founded on positive reinforcement.

Position: Part time, with potential for full time Salary: $35.45/hour-$45.12/hour, depending on experience and skill set

Schedule: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Monday-Thursday; 9 AM - 1 PM Fridays

Responsibilities:

• Teach one integrated math class for students learning foundational math operation skills (~grades 4-to-6), Monday to Thursday.
• Teach one integrated math class for students strengthening foundational math skills and applying those skills to pre-alebra/algebra (~grades 6-8), Monday to Thursday.
• Substitute as needed for other STEM classes

Qualifications: Minimum BA/BS in math or STEM-related program

· Experience in working with students ages 11-14

.· Committed to being a positive and supportive member of a diverse community of faculty and families

Expectations

• Maintain a professional environment in all program settings, including online meetings or classes
• Arrive and depart campus punctually and be available onsite as agreed upon in statement of work

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• + Holidays and school-closing day compensation (per our yearly calendar or some other closing)

To apply, please write a cover letter and send resume to: chanceinfo@chanceacademy.org

Qualifications: Minimum BA/BS in math or STEM-related program

· Experience in working with students ages 11-14

.· Committed to being a positive and supportive member of a diverse community of faculty and families

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