Job description

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Middle School Math Teacher
Beginning August 24, 2023

Position: Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Reports to: Middle School Division Head and Mathematics Department Chairperson
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: $62,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

Summary: Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street, is seeking a thoughtful and experienced candidate with a minimum of three-years experience teaching mathematics at the middle school level, including Algebra I. We are also seeking a candidate that is comfortable with Singapore Math and technological skills such as coding and the Maker curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional mathematics instruction to students in grades 5-8, including one section of Algebra I. Full time faculty teach 4 courses.
• Provide academic support for students outside of class time by answering homework questions and consulting with them as needed.
• Facilitate integrating instructional technology into the math curriculum and middle school curriculum.
• Attend department and faculty meetings.
• Fulfill homeroom and advisory duties.
• Communicate regularly with families through email, phone, and conferences.
• Support students and division by covering study halls, emergency coverage, lunch duties and other assignments as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Mathematics
• Master's degree in Mathematics or Education highly preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of and experience teaching Singapore Math is an asset
• Proficiency and adaptability with instructional technology
• Collaborate with members of the math department to share best practices, plan active lessons, and create instructional aids
• Open to a problem solving approach to teaching mathematics.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
• Maintain a high level of professionalism
• Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to the school's mission, anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Proficient with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and strategies
• Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school

Sacred Heart requires that new hires be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, except those individuals who qualify for a medical or a religious accommodation under applicable law. All duties and responsibilities of this role are expected to be conducted on-site.

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. In addition to the protected classifications included in our EEO policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. Any employee who engages in conduct that violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

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