Middle School Advanced Mathematics Teacher

Middle School Advanced Mathematics Teacher JobID: 219

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Mathematics

Date Posted:

5/28/2024

Location:

Unity Charter School

Date Available:

08/30/2024

Closing Date:

06/14/2024

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Middle School Advnced Mathematics 2024/2025 (TENURE TRACK)

Description

The mission of Unity Charter School is to teach the importance of protecting and improving the environment by educating our students on the principles of sustainability, ecology, and diversity in a way that celebrates and honors this planet and all its inhabitants. Unity Charter School exemplifies academic excellence, combining a progressive education, academic rigor, and experiential learning, while infusing environmental sustainability throughout the school culture.

Qualifications/Duties

Responsible for instructing students in advanced Middle School Mathematics. The teacher supports students that are independently working through high school level mathematics using the University of Nebraska high school level mathematics program. Students in this program have been placed here based on student data points that show students are performing above grade level in math. The teacher creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. Willing to learn about Positive Discipline approach to discipline.

• -Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• -Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities
• -Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• -Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• -Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• -Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year.
• -Maintain grade books.
• -Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• -Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research.
• -Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
• -Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• -Utilize various curriculum resources.
• -Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• -Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment

Benefits

The position includes health, dental, vision, disability benefits and participation in the State retirement plans. Be part of an incredible team at one of the most innovative schools in the state.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Benefits*

Cost

Cigna

Employee paid negotiated premium

MetLife Dental

School pays the entire premium

Metlife Vision

School pays the entire premium

Lincoln Financial Long-Term Disability

School pays the entire premium

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Voluntary Employee Contributions

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Voluntary Employee Contributions

403(B)

Voluntary Employee Contribution

Good Attendance Recognition Program

Attendance

Award

Perfect Attendance

$1,000

1 day off

$750

4 or less

$500

Since 2015 over 3% raise.

Unity offers a merit system that allows teachers to earn up to 5% per year.

• All benefits are subject to board approval. Past approval does not constitute future obligation/coverage.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Unity Charter School, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our community. Unity Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.