Secondary Math Teacher

Job description / Role

Contract length:

2 years

Number of vacancies:

1

Student level:

Middle school, high school

Eligible candidates:

Licensed teacher, university graduate

School requirements:

Education required: Bachelor’s degree or higher

Minimum teaching experience: 2 years of teaching experience

Major: Mathematics / Education

Required certificates: Teaching credential/license

Fluent English speaker (IELTS 7.5 or higher if not a native English speaker).

Degree in mathematics or a related discipline.

A relevant teaching certificate or license.

A completed apprenticeship or teaching experience with a minimum of two years prior classroom experience in an American curriculum school setting.

Practical experience with MS Office, Google Classroom, and other software.

Dedication, patience, and the ability to remain calm in tense situations.

The ability to answer sensitive questions and create an environment where everyone’s opinions are respected.

A passion for teaching and nourishing young minds.

A commitment to continuing education.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Creative and artistic teaching abilities.

Patience and flexibility.

Job benefits:

• Tax-free salary
• Small class sizes
• Full medical insurance provided for the employee
• Tuition discount for one dependent
• Company sponsored visa
• Relocation assistance

Job description:

North American International School is searching for a capable and trustworthy secondary math teacher to join our excellent team. The secondary math teacher’s responsibilities include but are not limited to developing interesting lesson plans based on Grade 6 - Grade 11 California State Standards and the College Board's AP Calculus curriculum, collaborating with teachers, completing student assessments, and addressing any performance issues.

Successful candidates should be able to teach students from varied cultural backgrounds and create lessons that adapt to various levels of learning within the classroom. Successful candidates should enjoy working with middle and high school students and have an adaptable and flexible mindset when developing engaging lessons for young learners.

The learners at North American International School require a teacher who has a mindset of curiosity and interest in the greater world around them so that they can share that passion with their students.

Secondary math teacher responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines.
• Subject area responsibilities may include middle school math (Grades 6 - 8), Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Preference is given to candidates with the ability to teach Pre-Calculus and/or AP Calculus.
• Analyzing MAP exam data to adapt students’ results to their learning to increase students’ MAP scores.
• Creating suitable formative and summative assessments that deliver helpful, timely feedback to students, parents, and other teachers.
• Establishing classroom routines and activities, ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them.
• Setting up activities, modeling presentations, and designing project-based learning activities.
• Providing extra resources, support, and interventions for students who are struggling to achieve benchmark standards.
• Managing student performance data and other administrative tasks.
• Creating an inquiry-based learning environment.
• Participating in other school activities and regularly communicating with parents.
• Working collaboratively with other grade-level teachers.