Breck School · 1 day ago
Upper School Math Teacher
Breck School is a coeducational college preparatory Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, known for its commitment to equity and inclusion. The Upper School Math Teacher will be responsible for creating an engaging learning environment, fostering students' mathematical confidence, and mentoring them through their educational journey.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Experience with inquiry-based or student-centered instruction to foster curiosity and intellectual engagement
Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
Designs and implements effective instruction to instill curiosity about mathematical ideas
Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners, assisting students to understand their evolving strengths and challenges as math learners
Develops lessons that consider multiple perspectives
Motivates students to engage in the learning process
Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning
Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
Establishes effective relationships with students
Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
Monitors and manages student behavior effectively
Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Supports the mission and values of the school
Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
Maintains confidentiality
Demonstrates professional behavior
Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work
Performs duties as required/requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 3 years classroom teaching experience preferred
Experience with using technology in teaching and learning
Experience with inquiry-based or student-centered instruction to foster curiosity and intellectual engagement
Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
Designs and implements effective instruction to instill curiosity about mathematical ideas
Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners, assisting students to understand their evolving strengths and challenges as math learners
Develops lessons that consider multiple perspectives
Motivates students to engage in the learning process
Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning
Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
Establishes effective relationships with students
Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
Monitors and manages student behavior effectively
Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Supports the mission and values of the school
Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
Maintains confidentiality
Demonstrates professional behavior
Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work
Performs duties as required/requested
Company
Breck School
Breck is the Golden Valley, single-campus, p-12, Episcopal independent school where living our mission means always reimagining, reinventing, and reanimating learning — both to model the process and rewards of authentic, meaningful learning for Breck students, and to continually grow, evolve, and reinvigorate as a learning enterprise.