What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATH TEACHER - UPPER SCHOOL position at Seattle Academy (SAAS)?
SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.
Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.
We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as an Upper School Math Teacher starting in the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for candidates with experience and comfort teaching Algebra 1 through Calculus. Applicants will be expected to design and deliver engaging lessons, support a wide range of students, and work collaboratively with colleagues and peers. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience. Undergraduate degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Key characteristics for the person in this position include:
- A growth mindset with a passion for your subject matter and an engaging learning environment;
- Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with upper school-aged students;
- A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making) and project-based learning into the subject matter;
- Strong organizational and communication abilities.
- Agility, influence, negotiation, and strong judgment & decision making skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams.
- Experience with addressing student behavior; and
- Creative and imaginative problem-solver.
HOW TO APPLY:
SAAS offers a competitive salary (Seattle Academy Faculty Salary Structure) and excellent benefit package. View our Faculty Benefits here.
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Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.