Horizons - Math Teacher

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

About The Position

Plan and deliver daily Math instruction, with an emphasis on pre-algebra, algebra, and fact fluency, for two classes at the same grade level (as assigned, 5th - 8th grade). Also responsible for providing daily supervision and support for one class during recreation, recess, lunch, and dismissal.

Requirements

Minimum 2-4 years of classroom experience teaching K-8 mathematics
Experience working with a wide range of abilities and differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students
Experience teaching social-emotional learning and mentoring
Experience building community in middle school classrooms
Strong commitment to the Horizons SHU mission
Willingness to connect with the Horizons SHU community after the summer program by attending school-year events
Effective oral and communication skills
Experience using technology to enhance instruction
Demonstrated skills and abilities to mentor and coach classroom staff

Nice To Haves

Experience with project-based learning preferred

Responsibilities

Lead Math teacher for one grade level; instructing two classes of students daily.
Use data to plan and implement math instruction.
Build strong and mutually respectful relationships with students and their families based on open communication and collaboration, including weekly communications to families on ParentSquare and on the phone.
Facilitate and sustain an emotionally safe and trauma-informed classroom and program environment.
Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration.
Work with admin staff to develop and implement instruction, and provide meaningful feedback to learners.
Work in collaboration with a team consisting of an ELA teacher, grade-level paraprofessionals, classroom coaches, SEL instructor, and volunteers.
Live/actualize the Horizons SHU community values.
Attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, and community events.
Collect and input all required metrics, data, and surveys by assigned dates.
Other duties as assigned