Middle School Mathematics Teacher
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A. Fantis School

Fantis has an established history spanning nearly 60 years of cultivating a unique environment where our students flourish academically, socially and spiritually. A. Fantis serves students from PreK3 through 8th grade. With just one class per grade and a community of alumni that spans generations, Fantis creates a small, familiar environment where each child is recognized as a unique individual. School Governance is currently implementing a five-year strategic plan that seeks to position Fantis as a premier school in the competitive NYC market.

In order to realize this vision, the School Board is fully focused on developing and supporting faculty by partnering with universities, educators, and scientists from Bank Street to Vanderbilt University. This is a rare opportunity to join a school that is both steeped in history and ready to transform into an institution of 21st-century learning and best practices.

Position

A. Fantis is seeking a passionate, intelligent, and creative Middle School Math Teacher with exceptional skills in pedagogy and a deep understanding of the field's content knowledge. The candidate should be eager to grow professionally and participate in a collaborative atmosphere focused on continual improvement. The position requires a strong knowledge of adolescent development, a passion for teaching, as well as fulfilling our school's mission and vision. Please note our faculty and student body are diverse, and being Greek Orthodox is NOT a requirement for this position.

Essential Duties

• Developing a positive, joyful, and structured classroom environment that engages and motivates students to achieve their fullest potential
• Fostering relationships with students, families and faculty
• Assuming responsibility for the progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
• Developing creative lessons that correlate with our curriculum, goals, and objectives
• Collaborating with colleagues in various capacities, including planning, evaluating student growth, mentoring, and peer observations
• Using assessments, classroom performance and other tools to accurately monitor student progress and drive instruction
• Participating in ongoing professional development to grow as an instructional leader
• Fulfilling the school s mission to educate the whole child mind, body, and spirit

Requirements

• A Bachelor s or Master s Degree in a relevant field is preferred
• Middle School teaching experience
• Capacity to accurately reflect on one s practice and engage in a professional community that strives for continued excellence
• Ability to establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Understanding of child development and the role of Social/Emotional learning in building positive, educational environments.
• Empathy, organization, and compassion
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• An open mind and sense of humor

Benefits and Details:

• Start Date: August 21, 2024
• $65,000- $80,000
• Competitive Health Insurance, including vision and dental
• Strong Benefits Package
• Retirement Investment Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Faculty tuition discount
• Full-time position

Join us, where our commitment to a strong community, exceptional students, and continuous improvement sets the stage for a fulfilling career in education. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year