Role: Middle School Language Arts/Math Co-Teacher
Reports to: Head of Middle School
Department: Middle School
Position Start Date: August 26, 2024
Job Description:
The co-teacher is responsible for providing explicit instruction that is respectful, achievable, and developmentally appropriate for the students in their classroom and adheres to the curriculum for the grade/age. The co-teacher is part of the teaching team, including the head teacher, Division Head, Child and Family Support Services, and grade team members.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the head teachers to plan and teach small-group or whole-class lessons in language arts and math
- Co-teach up to two math classes with the support of the department head under the direction of the head teacher
- Co-teach a language arts class with the support of the instructional coach and/or division head under the direction of the head teacher
- Assist students with independent or collaborative work
- Monitor student engagement
- Assume head teacher responsibilities as needed
- Record and share observations and information with the head teachers
- Meet regularly with the head teachers to discuss student progress and curriculum
- Write academic reports in language arts
- Communicate with parents as needed
- Perform additional duties before, during, or after school as needed
- Perform clerical duties, including recording and checking homework, recording attendance, etc.
- Attend professional development sessions
- Attend level meetings
- Participate in occasional activities beyond the school day
- Mentor a group of students with another teacher
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Knowledge of middle school language arts and math
Application & Writing Response
Please apply via the link, and provide the following:
- A current resume
- Three professional references including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses
- In addition to a standard cover letter, please respond to the following questions in 500 words at maximum. Applications must include these responses to be considered.
- Give an example of when you’ve worked across differences. What was the nature of the experience and what did you learn about yourself as an educator and person?
- Which cutting-edge approaches, research, or tools in education interest you right now and why?
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://benchmarkschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1217898-280383.html
