Math Teacher (Middle School)

Job DescriptionTitle: Math TeacherDivision: Middle SchoolReports to: Middle School Assistant PrincipalStatus: Full-time, Exempt, CalSTRS Retirement Eligible (During the Academic Year)Position SummaryThe role of the Math Teacher is to develop and implement effective instruction for the courses they teach that engage all students while creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and rigorous learning environment within the classroom. Making Waves Academy (MWA) teachers are expected to collaborate with colleagues and develop lesson and unit plans that help students meet and exceed proficiency in content standards. Teachers are also expected to actively facilitate and participate in culture building within and beyond the classroom, consistently reinforcing school-wide norms and expectations.The typical teaching assignment at MWA involves the following components:Number of classes: 4-5Number of advisories: 1Number of flex periods: 2Number of prep periods: 1 per day, or 5-6 per week on averageAverage number of students per class: 25About the Interview ProcessMaking Waves Academy's recruitment process is thorough and methodically designed to identify exceptional talent perfectly suited to support our community. As an applicant, you can anticipate an inclusive process that encompasses various stages, including but not limited to an initial recruiter screening, hiring exercise, hiring manager interview, final panel interview, and reference checks. We are committed to selecting the best individuals to join our team and contribute to our shared mission.Primary ResponsibilitiesInstructionTeachers are expected to submit weekly WAAGS (week-at-a-glance), syllabi, unit plans, and scope and sequence aligned with Common Core and California State curricular standards; these plans should be differentiated and designed to engage and challenge students.Execute a formalized student management plan aligned with the MWA student management system.Create and revise culturally relevant, standards-based lesson plans for students, integrating literacy and writing instruction.Differentiate instruction according to varied learning styles, including child cognitive and social development.Engage actively in mandatory morning meetings and professional development sessions to enhance your understanding of effective classroom instruction practices and expectations.AssessmentCreate and consistently use Formative and Summative Assessments that embed and provide students practice for unit tests, finals, and standardized tests such as the SBAC.Manage a formalized student and parent engagement plan that details engaging students and parents and provides metrics to measure growth and development, socially and academically, on a quarterly basis.Design a wide range of performance assessments aligned with lesson plans, instruction, unit objectives, MWA pacing guides, and California state standards.Administer, analyze, and reflect upon quantitative and qualitative student data (schoolwide benchmark data and classroom data) to inform instructional practice.Classroom Management and CommunicationEstablish and maintain a well-organized and structured classroom environment conducive to learning.Manage classroom behavior with Tier 1 interventions as defined in the MTSS framework and ensure a respectful and inclusive atmosphere among students, including communicating effectively with students, parents, and school staff to inform them about students' progress and classroom activities.Enforce school policies and procedures to maintain discipline and safety.Employ classroom management techniques in alignment with Making Waves Academy culture, policies, and service model expectations.As a Mandated Reporter, supervise students to ensure their safety.Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff to inform them about students' progress and classroom activities.Additional Responsibilities and ExpectationsMission AlignmentCommunicate with, teach, and build relationships with staff, faculty, students, and their families in the culturally and linguistically diverse MWA community.Commitment to actively participate in the school community – attend weekly division-specific professional development sessions, school performances, school assemblies, extracurricular activities, and field trips if needed.OtherIn addition to the core class, instruct students with foundational coursework in an alternate class setting (“Flex Period”) and advise a group of students (“Advisory”/ “Homeroom”)—responsibilities including, but not limited to, 1-1 check-ins, instruction in social-emotional-based curriculum, advisor family conferences, test preparation lessons, and post-secondary exploration and planning support, as applicable.Perform additional duties as assigned.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as art-related supplies, laptops, photocopiers, whiteboards, and Chromebooks.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to adhere to the following:May frequently walk across the middle and/or upper school campus.Participate in campus supervision duty each week – Monday through Friday. The frequency may vary based on the supervision assignment each semester.Lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool as necessary, and sit for long periods.TravelSome travel is required for MWA-related events, such as workshops or conferences.QualificationsExperienceTeaching experience is desirable, but related work experience may be considered.Experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities.Dedication, commitment, and resilience to succeed in an urban public school.Ability to create lesson plans.Familiarity with reading and analyzing data.Understanding and ability to implement restorative justice practices.Upper School Only: Strong understanding of California’s A-G college readiness requirements.SkillsHighly effective communication skills.Skills in designing and revising authentic, culturally relevant, standards-based lesson plans.Ability to adapt and align with school-related initiatives.Highly organized, goal-oriented, and focused on outcomes.Ability to design a wide range of performance assessments aligned with lesson plans, instruction, unit objectives, MWA pacing guides, NGSS and California state standards.Ability to communicate with, teach, and build relationships with students and their families in the culturally and linguistically diverse MWA community.Demonstrate an understanding of technology and literacy learning platforms (PowerSchool, Canvas, Blackboard, Google Drive and Calendar, Khan Academy, Newsla, Zinc/Springboard, etc.).Professional orientation – appearance, communication, organization, and attitude.Ability to work in a team-first setting where colleagues hold one another accountable and support one another to be at their best in lesson preparation and instruction.EducationBachelor’s Degree required.Valid California Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in Subject Area is required.Applicants without credentials or an EL designation, as well as those who are eligible or currently enrolled in a CTC-approved program, will also be considered.Passing scores on CBEST and CSET required.Preferred but not requiredAdvanced Degree desirable.Licenses or Certificates NeededEmployment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearance.California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate of Clearance (COC) required.Reasonable AccommodationConsistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our PolicyMaking Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race, color, gender, sex, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. For a full copy of our non-discrimination policy, visit:

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