Position(s): Mathematics 7–12 Certified Teacher (8th Grade Math/Algebra)
Reports To: Upper School AP & Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Compensation: Very competitive and commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package and extensive professional development opportunities are also available.
Status: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45AM - 4:00PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Join our Team!!
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Mathematics 7–12 Certified Teacher to teach 8th Grade Math and Algebra in a middle school setting. The ideal candidate must possess strong instructional practices, excellent classroom management skills, and the ability to create engaging, standards-based lessons that support student achievement and academic growth.
The Mathematics Teacher will provide rigorous instruction aligned to New York State standards while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning. The teacher will utilize data-driven instruction, differentiate lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and school leadership to ensure student success.
About Merrick Academy
Merrick Academy is one of the first charter schools to open in New York City and the first to open (2000) in Queens. With a rich history and deep roots in the local community, Merrick Academy is an all-inclusive, independent Charter School with approximately 950 students in grades K-8 and a faculty and staff of 125. Queens’ first charter school, Merrick, has been educating children for over 26 years. Merrick Academy is a STEAM-based school cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry amongst all learners in an environment that provides extensive whole-child support based on ensuring equity and empowerment for all learners through effective and innovative approaches to teaching and learning fostered by a world-class faculty.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach 8th Grade Mathematics and Algebra using standards-aligned curriculum and instructional practices
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that promote student achievement and mathematical reasoning
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles and academic needs
- Utilize student assessment data to inform instruction and intervention strategies
- Prepare students for New York State assessments and success in advanced mathematics coursework
- Maintain a structured, positive, and academically rigorous classroom environment
- Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and administration to improve instructional practices
- Integrate instructional technology and blended learning strategies into classroom instruction
- Monitor and document student progress through assessments, progress reports, and report cards
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom expectations
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required
- Supervise the health, safety, and welfare of students at all times
- Utilize all avenues to incorporate past lessons, performance standards, and staff development sessions to design and deliver outstanding lessons
- Manage classroom administration including attendance, grading, classroom organization, and maintaining instructional materials
- Organize classroom materials and visual aids in an educationally appropriate way
- Interact with students in a firm, positive, and constructive manner at all times
- Engage in conversation and behavior that uplifts and guides children
- Recognize and encourage positive student behavior
Non-Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Support positive connections among students and the larger community that improve academic and social development
- Establish and maintain student discipline and classroom culture consistent with school policies and procedures
- Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and support staff regarding student needs
Qualifications & Behavioral Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Active New York State Mathematics 7–12 Teaching Certification required
- Ability to teach Algebra and middle school mathematics concepts effectively
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred
- Experience working with middle school students preferred
- Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology
- Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to examine student data and promote achievement
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators
- Knowledge of adolescent development and demonstrated experience implementing differentiated instruction
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Americans with Disability SpecificationsPhysical 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to 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 may 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
I acknowledge that:
I have read and understand the responsibilities and qualifications required to successfully perform this job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual in this position. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed and it is not an exhaustive list of all knowledge, skills or abilities required. There may be additional duties as assigned and the employee must follow any job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This description excludes the marginal functions incident to the performance of this job’s fundamental duties. All essential job duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Merrick Academy to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), or any other protected class, and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Special education: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
