About Community School: Community School is a small, secular, independent school for children ages 3 to 14, serving preschool through middle school. Welcoming students from all racial, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds, we’re rooted in progressive education and focused on nurturing the whole child through hands-on learning, an integrated curriculum, and a strong sense of community.
Job Summary: Community School seeks a collaborative, creative, and flexible Middle School teacher for our math department. This role involves planning and implementing lessons that integrate with the school theme and classroom topics; working closely with the middle school team; and completing all necessary paperwork and documentation for our school community.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement weekly lessons that are engaging, integrated, and experiential for students across our middle school grades (looped classes of fifth-eighth grades)
- Follow a progressive education pedagogy, which prioritizes and honors student voice and choice, and allows for reflection and growth
- Meet regularly with the middle school team and full staff.
- Complete school paperwork throughout the year to document and communicate with families regarding students’ progress
- Communicate class content regularly with families
- Serve as an advisor and a connection between school and family
- Help plan and facilitate field trips, including multiple overnight trips, and on-campus events/guest speakers/workshops
- Teach studio-style enrichment classes each week
- Cover campus duties, such as lunch/recess duty, etc.
- Maintain a classroom environment that is supportive, kind, and collaborative
- Maintain a clean and functional classroom space
- Provide constructive feedback for students at an age-appropriate level
- Other duties as assigned by Administrative or Executive Directors
*Please note that some of the duties may extend outside of the traditionally scheduled school day
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a math or education field
- Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with middle school students
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Commitment to progressive education, focused on collaboration, integrated curriculum, and experiential learning
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable in a collaborative, child-centered environment
Please include a statement of educational philosophy when applying for this position.
Pay: From $34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
Work Location: In person
