- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in math and the ability to teach through Algebra 2
- Deep knowledge of one's subject, enthusiasm for teaching middle schoolers, and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues are the hallmarks of the GDS Middle School faculty
- Serves as a middle school advisor, supporting the academic and social wellbeing of a small group of students and stewards the family/school partnership
- Additional meetings and responsibilities beyond school hours, as needed
- Duties as assigned
- Attends grade level trips as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in middle or high school education and experience teaching mathematics
- A Master's degree is preferred
- Significant experience working with early adolescents
Middle School Math Teacher - Washington, United States - Georgetown Day School
Description
Georgetown Day School, an independent, co-ed day school in Washington, D.C., seeks a Middle School Math teacher for the school year. Primary responsibilities include teaching four sections of math and serving as an advisor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in math and the ability to teach through Algebra 2. Deep knowledge of one's subject, enthusiasm for teaching middle schoolers, and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues are the hallmarks of the GDS MS faculty. As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to social justice and preparing students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is interested in professionals that embrace this mission.
Location: On campus
Start Date: August 19, 2024
Type of Opportunity: Full-time, salaried, exempt with benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at
As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student's individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.
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