8th Grade Math Teacher

Overview of School

Prospect Sierra is an independent, coed TK–8 school located on two campuses in El Cerrito, California, serving 440 students. Prospect Sierra gives students the tools to build a better world by integrating rigorous academics with a deep understanding of human emotions. Every day our exceptional teachers connect students’ academic experiences to ethics, empathy, and social and emotional intelligence. The result is deeper intellectual engagement, greater self-knowledge, and compassionate relationships. Prospect Sierra students develop courage to become more than great students, but great people. Please visit our website, www.prospectsierra.org, for more information.

Overview of Position

This position is for an 8th grade math teacher and advisor, beginning August 2025. This teacher will report to the Middle School Division Head and will work in close collaboration with the 8th grade team and the math department. This is a full time teaching position.

Responsibilities of job

Teach Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum, a problem-based, student-centered, common-core-aligned program to the entire 8th grade of approximately 72 students
Collaborate with the 8th grade team to ensure coordinated support of the needs and challenges of the entire grade, including grade-wide experiences including field trips, service experiences, etc.
Collaborate with the other math teachers to ensure a cohesive mathematics program across the whole middle school
Lead an 8th grade advisory: plan and lead daily morning meetings, communicate with advisee families, provide academic/social-emotional support for advisees, partner with other teachers and staff as needed to support each advisee in their overall success at school
Work with and support a dedicated 8th grade math associate teacher
Effectively communicate with a diverse parent body
Write narrative reports for all 8th grade students
Facilitate parent/teacher conferences for advisees
Write letters of recommendation for all 8th graders applying to independent high schools
Support eighth graders in preparing for high school math placement tests by offering a weekly Algebra elective or lunch club
Oversee study hall three times a week
Teach a weekly elective
Chaperone a week-long overnight field trip

Required Qualifications

Appreciation for and desire to work with middle school aged students
Demonstrated understanding of best practices in middle school education
Ability to differentiate for a variety learning styles and abilities
Ability to implement multiple modes of instruction, including hands-on and project-based learning
Ability to create and/or adapt math curricula for various learning styles and abilities
Ability to create a safe and joyful learning environment that fosters a growth-mindset class culture
Knowledge of the essential role social emotional literacy plays in the workplace and interest in application of SEL within the educational setting
Knowledge of identity safe and anti-bias educational practices and ability to create an inclusive classroom community that allows for a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected
Ability to take initiative, work passionately and joyfully, take on leadership roles as needed, and collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and/or professional coursework or certification, indicating training applicable to the responsibilities of the position
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Knowledge of educational technology to support teaching and learning
Nuanced understanding of DEI/social justice knowledge from a personal or programmatic perspective

In addition to required qualifications, desirable additional skills include:

Master’s degree in education, or relevant coursework or certification indicating advanced knowledge in areas related to the responsibilities of the job
Familiarity with Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum

Duties school-wide include:

Participation on committees as needed and appropriate
Ancillary duties include responsibilities that are part of middle school life, e.g., team and staff meetings, committee work, attendance at school functions, chaperoning school trips/events, recess duties, etc.

Salary

The salary is competitive. Benefits included.

How to Apply

Send a resume, one-page cover letter, and the contact information of three references

To: Nathan Tanaka, Middle School Head

Email:  avisjobs@prospectsierra.org (Please put “Eighth Grade Math Teacher” in the subject line)

Prospect Sierra School is an equal opportunity employer. Our community is diverse in many ways, inclusive of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender spectrum, age, ability, and more. We welcome and value the same in our faculty and staff.

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