Middle School Math & Science Teacher Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Middle School Math & Science Teacher Templeton Academy Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications School experience Teaching math Mid-level Math Bachelor’s degree Working with middle schoolers Social-emotional development (child development components) Private school experience Teaching Full Job Description Templeton Academy is seeking a full-time teacher who is excited for the opportunity to teach two sections of middle school math and one section of middle school science in a project-based learning environment. Hours are 8 am – 4 pm M-F, with a teaching load of 4-5 hours per day. This teacher will also serve as a faculty advisor for a group of 8-12 students and have recurring responsibilities to oversee student community spaces, teach a special-interest workshop, and/or monitor a student-run club. Teachers are also expected to attend and participate fully in all training, including in the summer. Occasional after-school events for admissions or student programming are required. Templeton Academy teachers are revolutionizing the way Students learn by mentoring the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in college, career, and life. We do this through a Core Advisory program that addresses the whole student, Project-Based Learning so students can utilize voice and choice, and Fieldwork , in which students use the city as a classroom a minimum of once a week, preferably more. Please note as a private school, teachers do not have to have state certification, although teaching experience is preferred. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to .

Duties:

To plan and teach courses as outlined by the Head of School Use Gold Standard Project Based Learning to design and teach each course culminating in a high-quality exhibition at the end of each term. Create, revise, and use curriculum aligned with core competencies. Use our LMS consistently and effectively to ensure clear communication with parents and students. Consistently follow grading and feedback guidelines and submit and meet submission deadlines. Differentiate instruction within the classroom and provide early intervention when challenges occur. Follow existing protocols related to academic and/or behavioral concerns. Use personal learning plans to guide instruction, as needed. To plan and execute high-quality FieldWork that integrates with the course material and encourages students to understand the real-world application and impact of what they learn in the classroom. To serve as a mentor to a small group of students and facilitate their work through our Core Advisory curriculum.

Additional Duties/Expectations include:

Timeliness and professionalism in dress and communication. Enthusiastic support of the school mission and the academic, emotional and social growth of students. Personal growth mindset, compassion, positivity, belief that every student is capable and has strengths, transparent and respectful written and oral communication, and love of learning are all key for this role.

Compensation:

Determined by experience

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. Significant experience teaching math and science at the middle school level. Experience with project-based learning is preferred. Demonstrable success teaching math and science to students across ability levels. Competency in Social and Emotional Learning. Engaging students of all backgrounds and abilities and recognizing that differentiation is a tool for meeting students where they are, for whom they are, and helping them thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. Proven commitment to equity, inclusion, and a personal approach that values all people and respects differences concerning race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.

Autonomous worker:

A self-starter who values both initiative and collaboration. Kind, curious, life-long learner!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Private school

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person