Posted: 06-Sep-24
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Type: Full Time
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The Orchard School
Founded in 1922, Orchard is an independent, non-sectarian, progressive school students in preschool through the 8th grade. Orchard is committed to advancing each student’s academic success, self-confidence, open-mindedness, ethical character, leadership, and love of learning. Located in northern Indianapolis on a 43- acre, wooded campus with a state-of-the-art facility, Orchard promises academic excellence through a well-rounded education, engaging the natural curiosity of students in an active, child-centered, and experiential learning environment. We seek and strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive school community and are committed to the principles that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the skills, knowledge, and experiences a diverse workforce brings to our school.
The Position
The Orchard School is seeking an innovative, dynamic, collaborative teacher with a strong background in middle school math who can enhance the current program. The successful candidate will also be an advisor, teach or co-teach a winter intensive class, and assist in chaperoning the class on an overnight trip.
Qualifications and Attributes
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in math, education, or related field
- Experience and enthusiasm for working with middle school students
- Knowledge of and experience teaching pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry
- Experience and comfort with project-based math instruction
- Ability to write narrative assessments
- Understanding of developmental stages of middle schoolers
- Understanding of multiple learning styles and differentiated instruction
- A commitment to progressive education
- Ability to design hands-on, experiential learning activities that advance the targeted learning outcomes
- Ability to work with technology to support, supplement, and enhance teaching and learning
- Willingness to learn and improve professionally
- Ability to collaborate and work with a team
- Ability to work with parents in a thoughtful and proactive manner
- Willingness to engage in all aspects of the Orchard community
Benefits
The Orchard School values our employees and offers a total compensation package designed to attract and retain talented individuals who make our school successful. Benefits include:
- 11 paid personal days
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid long- and short-term disability
- Other benefits