Yew Chung International School Hiring for Middle School Math Teacher Job at Mountain View, CA Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Math Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Head of School

Salary: Depending on experience

Position Summary

Yew Chung International School recognized the benefits to students’ learning and thinking across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This is a position teaching Mathematics. We are looking for candidates that have experience and ability to teach all levels of middle school, willingness to work in a collaborative team, and an understanding of best learning and teaching practices of a PLC (Professional Learning Community). Through developmentally appropriate practices and a progressive educational approach, and in a bilingual and multicultural learning environment, teachers deliver a standards-based curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional:

• Exception Math and Design Thinking Skills

• Build relationships with students

• Work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to school requirements.

• Develop and deliver lessons according to guidelines established by school leadership and administrative guidelines that incorporate accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

Incorporate Next Generation Science Standards.

• Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the school and department improvement plans.

Student Engagement:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

• Report student progress according to YCEF and school guidelines in a timely manner.

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.

• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Handbook and Teacher Handbook.

• Attend meetings and events as scheduled

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Requirements

• Fluent (reading, writing, and speaking) in English or Mandarin with a strong set of communication and interpersonal skills.

• A strong commitment to teamwork and to developing and maintaining a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a co-teacher.

• Strong computer and technology skills. Comfortable with using a range of computer and tablet programs and applications such as: word processing, databases, presentations, videos, interactive whiteboards, productivity applications, web-based solutions, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in a related field from an accredited college or university

• Valid Teacher Credential or ability to acquire a valid teaching credential within one year

• Prior teaching experience working in a multi-cultural environment highly preferred

• Required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Spend the majority of the day standing/walking in the classroom and supervising playground duty

• Kneel, squat, stoop, and bend at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis daily

• Move classroom furniture to change the layout of the classroom to positively influence the learning environment and occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds

• Maintain high emotional energy and display enthusiasm for the subject matter and individual student effort. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Yew Chung International School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender or disability or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location