Job Description
The New School (TNS), an independent four-year high school in Atlanta, offers an innovative curriculum which blends traditional academic study and community engaged learning, creating opportunities for students to do real-world work that takes them beyond the classroom. TNS takes a blended approach combining multiple experiential learning opportunities with a rigorous college prep program to equip students with the competencies they’ll need to thrive in the workplace, higher education, and their personal lives after high school. TNS students apply their classroom learning in the city through major interdisciplinary projects, an entrepreneurship program, and internships, and in the process develop portfolios of exceptional work and experiences. The New School is a pioneer of the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) model and has developed a network of 100+ community partners in Atlanta and beyond.
Position Description
The New School seeks a part-time math teacher to teach two sections of math. You will implement a blend of traditional classroom instruction and project-based-learning to create a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness and appreciation of the role of math and science in everyday life and the workplace. This position is a great fit for a passionate and innovative math instructor who enjoys collaboration with other faculty and the freedom to explore relevant projects and community-engagement opportunities.
Essential Job Functions
Below are some of the tasks required of this position:
Teaching
Develop curriculum in collaboration with TNS math faculty and teach up to two sections of Math 1, 2 or 3 to 9th and 10th grade students.
Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials
Use detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices
All teachers are expected to embody the following New School values:
• The belief that students should be architects of their own learning
• A commitment to knowing students well and serving as their guide
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and participation in a community of learning
• Commitment to the school culture of continuous reflection and growth
Other qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree in math or science
· At least two years of high school science teaching preferred, or at least 5 years of demonstrated growth in a math or science related career
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Professional development assistance
Physical Setting:
• Private school
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• high school math teaching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Atlanta, GA 30312: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person