Math Teacher
Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon seeks a committed and enthusiastic Math Teacher for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. This role primarily focuses on high school grades, also referred to as Upper School. This position is a part-time (0.5 FTE) teaching position.
Success in the position will be evaluated based on the individual’s ability to support the Upper School in achievement of their goals, which includes:
- Teaching Upper School mathematics classes.
- Supporting students with their comprehension of concepts.
- Create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive exchanges with students, and clear expectations for classroom behavior.
- Utilizing a variety of teaching methods to support different learning styles and have experience teaching a wide spectrum of mathematic courses
- Coordinating and implementing appropriate student assessments and utilize assessment results to enhance student learning, including differentiated instruction
- Integrating the use of technology to support mathematical understanding for students
- Developing, planning, and lead or co-lead experiential learning activities with a group of students
- Serve as student advisor
Salary: $25,195-$49,705 (based on 0.5 FTE)
This position does qualify for benefits.
Check information regarding the school’s benefits here: https://www.catlin.edu/about/employment
Qualifications:
- BA in mathematics or related field required; MA preferred.
- At least two years demonstrated effective teaching experience (preferably in a high school setting)
- Understanding and experience with student-centered teaching, inquiry-based learning
- Knowledge of experiential learning through hands-on tasks, projects, and guided reflection
- Experience in competency- or standards-based teaching and assessment a plus
- Experience in curriculum development
- Teaching background and demonstrated experience with adolescents
- Advanced skills in use of internet, e-mail, and other appropriate technology applications
Requirements when applying:
- Cover Letter (Add to Supporting Documents tab of application)
- Resume
- Teaching Philosophy Essay (Add to Supporting Documents tab of application)
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Catlin Gabel School.
Review of applications begins immediately, and position is open until filled. This position has a tentative start date for August 2024.