Mathematics Instructor - Leave Replacement
4 days left
- Employer
- Emma Willard School
- Location
- Troy, New York
- Salary
- Commensurate
- Posted
- Feb 04, 2025
- Closes
- Feb 10, 2025
- Ref
- 2891362008
- Discipline
- Physics, Mathematics & Theoretical Physics, Education
- Role Type
- Professor / Teacher
- Career Level
- Full Professor / Educator
- Education
- Bachelor
- Work Mode
- Onsite
- Contract Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Academia
Emma Willard School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Mathematics Instructor for a leave replacement teaching position for the spring semester starting at the end of February 2025 through the end of the school year. The instructor should be prepared to teach four sections of mathematics, three sections of Geometry and one section of Algebra II, and will collaborate regularly with other teachers of those same courses. The instructor will work with the department chair and Math faculty to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum. Additionally, the instructor will be encouraged to use creative and innovative teaching practices. This person will demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the best in each student, open collaboration with colleagues, and meaningful professional development.
The Math faculty use a variety of tools and techniques, including but not limited to experiential learning and reflection practices, to help students be confident learning mathematics. Dedication to the holistic wellness of students is essential, as is the ability and comfort in frequent communication with students' advisors and parents.
We seek someone who is committed to navigating today's changing and diverse landscape to help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply, as well as those who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
Salary
Approximately $15,000 based on start date.
We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.
Emma Willard School encourages employees to be fully vaccinated. You will need to submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement to be considered for the position.
The Math faculty use a variety of tools and techniques, including but not limited to experiential learning and reflection practices, to help students be confident learning mathematics. Dedication to the holistic wellness of students is essential, as is the ability and comfort in frequent communication with students' advisors and parents.
We seek someone who is committed to navigating today's changing and diverse landscape to help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply, as well as those who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Teach three sections of geometry and one section of algebra II beginning in February 2025 through June 6, 2025
- Create and administer appropriate assessments as consistent with departmental philosophy and practice
- Grade assessments and offer substantive feedback within a timely manner
- Keep accurate records of assignments, attendance, and grades on an online learning management system
- Compose student comments quarterly or as assigned
- Provide individual support to students as needed
- Communicate with students' advisors, parents, and/or houseparents as appropriate
- Attend and contribute to departmental, faculty, and faculty/staff meetings
- Be a positive force in the lives of students
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, or a related field
- Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
- Demonstrate excellence in course design, planning, and implementation
- Have a strong desire to contribute to a collaborative course-level team
- Have a good working knowledge of Google, Microsoft Word, comfort with online learning-management systems, and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
- Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
- Demonstrate superior judgment
- Have a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
- Advanced degree in mathematics or in education
- 3 years of mathematics-teaching experience
- Experience with student-centered teaching practices like project-based learning, problem-based learning, and community engagement in a mathematics classroom
Salary
Approximately $15,000 based on start date.
We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.
Emma Willard School encourages employees to be fully vaccinated. You will need to submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement to be considered for the position.