Upper School Mathematics Teacher - Santa Barbara, United States - Laguna Blanca School

Description

UPPER SCHOOL MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR
Laguna Blanca School is a college preparatory, coeducational day school located on two campuses in Santa Barbara, California.

Grades EK-4 are located on a bucolic campus in Montecito, while Grades 5-12 are located on Laguna's historic campus in Hope Ranch.

Laguna Blanca emphasizes its core values of scholarship, character, balance, and community in its programs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a member of the Mathematics Department, attending departmental meetings, developing and updating course curricula, and supporting the work of the department.
• Serve as a member of the applicable gradelevel team(s) of teachers meeting on a regular basis to plan, and coordinate student support in alignment with the mission of the school.
• Perform other nonteaching duties as assigned by the Upper School Division Head and the Head of School.
• Communicate progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Division Heads.
• Maintain required documentation for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Perform related tasks such as serving as an advisory or sponsoring student clubs.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to successfully develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting.
• Familiarity with mastery, competency, and/or skillsbased assessment.
• Experience with differentiation & scaffolding.
• Familiarity with posting resources, feedback, and assignments to LMS in a timely manner.
• Experience providing frequent, constructive, objective, and prompt feedback to students.
• Significant experience with collegial collaboration, a growth mindset, and ongoing PD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and guide the class environment.
• Proficient with Google Suite for Education, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to teach a variety of Upper School Math classes, with the ability to teach up through Calculus preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field; Master's Degree highly preferred.
• Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and inservices required.
• Prior teaching experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the current theories, techniques, and methodologies of Mathematics and other STEM fields.
• We require a person with a passion for teaching young people.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

COMPENSATION

The Salary range for this role is based on a full-time salary range of $52,000 - $110,000 depending on experience and credentials.

Should the position be part time the salary will be prorated based on a full time salary. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement.

Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$52, $110,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• High school

Physical setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person