MS/HS Math Teacher

Job Overview

The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for delivering clear, structured, and effective mathematics instruction that ensures strong student understanding and performance. This role requires a teacher with solid experience in teaching math, who can establish high expectations, maintain consistency, and ensure students build strong foundational skills. The teacher must be able to identify learning gaps and address them effectively through intentional instruction and practice.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and consistent
• Strong classroom presence with the ability to maintain structure and focus
• Clear and logical thinker, able to break down concepts step‑by‑step
• Patient but firm, with high expectations for student work and behavior
• Resilient and persistent, especially with struggling learners
• Proactive and solution-oriented (does not wait for problems to grow)
• Organized and detail-oriented in planning and instruction
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Committed to student learning and measurable progress
• Maintains a calm, respectful, and controlled classroom environment

Family Support and Communication

• Communicate clearly and proactively with parents regarding student progress
• Provide specific feedback on strengths and areas for improvement
• Support student development through collaboration with families
• Maintain professionalism and consistency in all communication

Program Administration

• Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress
• Use data to inform instruction and intervention
• Support curriculum development and program improvement
• Ensure alignment with school expectations and accreditation processes
• Participate in curriculum development and revision processes
• Support school‑wide initiatives, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field (required)
• Teaching certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching Middle School Math
• Proven ability to teach core math concepts clearly and effectively
• Experience working with students at different ability levels and closing learning gaps
• Experience using data and assessment to guide instruction
• Experience in structured classroom environments with strong classroom management
• Experience in bilingual or international school settings (preferred)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong and secure understanding of middle school math content
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and step‑by‑step
• Ability to identify and correct student misconceptions
• Strong focus on foundational skills and accuracy
• Ability to maintain structure, pacing, and classroom control
• Experience working with students at different levels and closing gaps
• Ability to use practice, repetition, and reinforcement effectivelyConfidence teaching math without over‑reliance on technology

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, structured, and well‑paced math lessons daily
• Explain concepts step‑by‑step and in multiple ways
• Ensure students understand concepts before progressing
• Build strong foundational skills and accuracy
• Provide sufficient guided and independent practice
• Use questioning and checks for understanding consistently

Student Progress & Accountability

• Monitor student performance regularly using assessments and classwork
• Identify learning gaps and misconceptions early
• Adjust instruction and provide targeted support
• Provide additional practice and reinforcement when needed
• Ensure students demonstrate measurable progress over time
• Maintain a focused, structured, and orderly classroom
• Maximize instructional time and minimize disruptions
• Set and uphold clear expectations for student work and behavior
• Ensure students complete work with effort and accuracy
• Promote accountability and responsibility for learning