POSITION: Math Specialist 

Reports to: Middle and Lower School Heads 

Responsibilities: 

Educational 

• Develops and implements a math program that adheres to the current grade curriculum, gearing the program to address the needs, special talents, styles, and pace of learning of the individual child and the collective class. 
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the learning environment, including setting up and maintaining the classroom learning centers and preparing and/or obtaining needed supplies, materials, and textbooks. This process should be conducted in an organized, thorough, and timely manner. 
• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner at all times, which reflects the mission and philosophy of the Academy. 
• Ensures that adequate and complete lesson plans are available for a substitute for a planned or unplanned absence. 
• Establishes and maintains an effective partnership with parents through conferences, conversations, and consistent communication. Keeps parents informed about classroom activities and the individual progress of their children. 
• Ensures the safety of the children at all times. 
• Treats children, parents, faculty, staff, and administration with dignity and respect and practices positive approaches to discipline, as outlined in the Academy’s Discipline Policy. 
• Keeps the Middle School Head apprised of children’s progress, potential problems, or needed consultation between parents, teachers, and the Middle School Head. 

Administrative 

• Maintains and reports absences and lateness according to established procedures.
• Maintains students' grades and reports 
• Completes conference reports after each parent/teacher conference; reviews critical conference results with the Middle School Head. 
• Attends all regularly scheduled and special faculty meetings and liturgies 

• Responds to communication regarding students within 24 hours
• Responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, and decor of his/her classroom; maintaining sanitary conditions for faculty and students.
• On a rotating basis, assumes supervisory responsibilities for arrival and/or dismissal carpool, recess, lunch, and field trips (including overnight trips), as assigned or needed.

Professional 

• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, seminars, courses, and other professional development opportunities to further enhance professional and personal growth.
• Must be willing to fully participate with the Middle School Head in performance evaluations and in assessing development activities and personal improvements needed to ensure continuing professional and personal growth. 

Qualifications: 

• Three or more years of teaching experience 
• A Master's degree in early childhood education

Compensation: 

• Between $45-$74k, depending on education and years of teaching experience.

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and LTD paid for by the Academy
• 403b Contribution - 5% match after 1 year of service
• FSA Contribution option for health or dependent care
• Tuition Remission
• Free Before and After-Care costs for an employee’s children who attend SJA
• Tuition Reimbursement for Graduate Programs
• Professional Development

About St. James Academy

St. James is located 20 miles from Baltimore on a beautiful 89-acre campus. St. James Academy is a PreK through 8 Episcopal day school in Monkton, Maryland.

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