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Position Description Burke’s seeks a full-time educator for Upper School grades (5-8) who can inspire a passion for mathematics by modeling best practices in teaching and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based lessons that develop skills and conceptual understanding. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, problem-solving, and effectively communicating one’s understanding in a variety of ways. In addition to teaching four sections, responsibilities include advising a group of students to support social-emotional learning and strong learning habits.Burke’s seeks a full-time educator for Upper School grades (5-8) who can inspire a passion for mathematics by modeling best practices in teaching and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based lessons that develop skills and conceptual understanding. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, problem-solving, and effectively communicating one’s understanding in a variety of ways.

In addition to teaching four sections, responsibilities include advising a group of students to support social-emotional learning and strong learning habits.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Teaching Upper School Math & Advisory; this includes:
o Formally assessing and reporting on student progress three times per year using checklist/narrative report cards
o Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed o Planning and supervising field trips relevant to curriculum
o Preparing advisees for and supporting them in two student-led parent conferences per year
o Accompanying advisees on outdoor education trips, both day and overnight • Communication:
o Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community
o Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families

• Collaboration:
o Participate in regular team meetings including advising team in addition to attending faculty meetings o Contribute to curriculum development and revision
o Collaborate effectively with Upper School Math Specialist, especially with respect to differentiation

• Supervisory duties as needed

Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, preferably math or STEM-related
• Experience teaching inquiry-based mathematics, preferably at middle-school level

• Demonstrated confidence in:
o differentiation of instruction
o cultural competency
o project-based learning o innovative use of technology in instruction o Understanding by Design approach to curriculum design (preferred)

• Commitment to:
o equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
o integrating service learning into classroom projects o modeling lifelong learning and professional growth by engaging with professional development opportunities •

Understanding of, and appreciation for:
o the social-emotional development of adolescent girls o providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom

• Flexible

• Creative

• Collaborative

• Possessing a growth mindset and openness to feedback

About Katherine Delmar Burke School

Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with a 112-year tradition of educational excellence. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.

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