High School Math Teacher - Missouri City, United States - The WIDE School
3 weeks ago
Description
Our school is unique in countless ways. WIDE School is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and has a partnership with AltSchool, a growing community of educators working to transform education for all students. WIDE School is a private school, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, and is in the Missouri City/Sugar Land Texas area, serving the Fort Bend area communities since 2001. WIDE is a place where children are supported as they Wonder, Investigate, Discover and Educate themselves and their community. WIDE School educates and cares for children from infancy old through middle school. Within the school's campus, there are several different departments made up of teams of educators and/or specialists in various fields.
A project based learning teacher facilitates classroom instruction that may include some of the following characteristics:
- Student choice in designing projects
- A classroom environment that tolerates error and change
- Student research in order to access, manage and analyze information
- Student participation in defining criteria and rubrics to assess projects
- Reflection used to modify or change project direction and outcome to enhance student growth
- Listening and speaking skills are naturally incorporated in student presentation of projects enhancing questioning skills, critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
- Exploration of real world problems and challenges
- Providing additional learning opportunities for students through multiple modalities
Responsibilities
-Work closely in a collaborative teaching team to provide additional logistics support, including escorting classroom students through the school, preparing snacks, etc.
-Communication with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.
-Interacts with students, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
-Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
-Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in education
-Prior experience as a classroom educator
-Passion for child-centered learning
-Experience in fostering social and emotional capabilities in children
-Commitment to continuous improvement
-Desire to increase responsibility over time and/or to grow with WIDE School
-Specialize in teaching algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or other higher level classes
-May be expected to serve lunch, recess, or bathroom duties as needed or assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
-Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
-Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
-Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
-Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay:
$45, $60,000.00 per year
Physical setting:
- Private school
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (required)
Work Location:
In person
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