Position: Math Teacher
School: Minnesota Math and Science Academy, St. Paul, MN
MInnesota Math and Science Academy is a K-12 public charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. MMSA is searching for an incredible teacher who wants to be a part of something special and strives to make a difference in the lives of our students. This position commences with the 2024-25 school year.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Candidate will be responsible for all assigned classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: implementation of curriculum, assessing student progress, aligning assessment w/ instruction, responding to students w/ personalized learning opportunities, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues.
- To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establish and maintain student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
- Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Create an effective environment for learning.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Valid MN 5-12 Math teaching license
- Willingness to work with students with unique backgrounds and skills
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person