POSITION OPENING:

Upper School Math Teacher (grades 6–8)

Full Time

Black Pine Circle School, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA          Start Date: August 2019

Black Pine Circle School is an independent K–8 School in Berkeley, California, dedicated to educating students in Socratic and critical thinking strategies. Student curiosity and thoughtful questioning are central to all we believe. For over 45 years, BPC has been inspiring students for lifelong learning through a wonderful combination of an arts and academic curriculum. We are currently seeking an upper school math teacher (6^th–8^th grades). Qualified applicants should have a B.S. or higher, a passion for mathematics, at least four years of experience in education, experience with multicultural education, and excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills.

Compensation: DOE

BPC’s board and administration are dedicated to offering competitive salaries and benefits. We seek a faculty that is reflective of the rich diversity of the Bay Area.

Position Specifics:

Reports to: Head of Upper School

Our upper school math teacher is responsible for three periods each day of instruction, along with a few periods a week of advisory. Areas of emphasis will include assistance in coordination of upper school math curricular scope and sequence, project work with our science teachers and technology teacher, and all members of the upper school team.

Specific Tasks Include:

• Direct instruction (class time with students)
• Curricular design (course scope and sequence)
• Advising
• Report card and progress report writing for up to 22 students in three sections
• Assisting students with diverse learning profiles
• Working with BPC’s upper school faculty (Wednesday faculty meetings)
• Parent communication via email and phone, and parent-teacher conferences

Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume, cover letter, references, and how you became aware of this position to:

Black Pine Circle School

Attn: DeAndre Calhoun, RE: Upper School Math Teacher Position

2027 7^th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

Email: dcalhoun@blackpinecircle.org

Visit our website: blackpinecircle.org

Black Pine Circle School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other unlawful consideration.