High School Math Teacher

Job Summary

If you have a passion for math and a gift for inspiring young minds, we are looking for you. We are currently recruiting for a new math teacher to join our outstanding Catholic School faculty of teachers for the next school year. You must have a solid understanding of the national curriculum standards and have experience closing the achievement gap, and you must also develop engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. You are someone who incorporates technology and hands-on learning experiences in the classroom with enthusiasm. The ideal candidate is Catholic and also believes in collaboration with other colleagues and promotes understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment.

Job Responsibilities

' Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on national, local and school standards in science education and research and knowledge of developmental behaviors.
' Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations and independent practice using a variety of proven methods.
' Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, English proficiency or level of interest in the subject.
' Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices.
' Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school discipline plan.
' Communicate with parents regarding student progress, potential and behavior periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences.
' Improve skills and knowledge in teaching by regularly taking classes, attending workshops and discovering new methods of delivering exciting content to students.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required

' Bachelor's degree in science education or another related field
' Completion of an internship or field experience in secondary education
' Current certification in math education
' Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing

Preferred

• ' Experience dealing with conflict
  ' Comfort in a team environment


 

Company Description:

Notre Dame Preparatory is a Diocesan Catholic college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Phoenix. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, we are committed to strengthening the minds, bodies, and souls of high school students by integrating faith into a challenging college preparatory curriculum. NDP promotes academic excellence, instills moral values and encourages lifelong service to others.

The NDP community embraces families from all corners of the metropolitan Phoenix area, representing the ethnic, racial, socio-economic and religious diversity of the region. We welcome all students seeking a quality education and those who demonstrate our pillars of Reverence, Respect, and Responsibility.

NDP is accredited by both the Western Catholic Educational Association and AdvanceED.