STEM School Middle School Math Teacher

The Dayton Regional STEM School seeks a highly motivated and effective middle school teacher to join an existing school faculty and staff.
The curriculum will include collaboratively designed project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and/or real-life issues.
Teachers at DRSS are responsible for bringing our mission to life, fostering each student’s innate curiosity and joy of discovery.
Our teachers prepare students to become excellent questioners.
scientific thinkers, and responsible citizens, who are able to contribute to the world with confidence and character.
Teachers achieve this through student-centered, collaborative and experiential learning, with an emphasis on the environment as an integrating context.
Teachers are responsible for organizing and implementing instructional programs to meet and exceed the grades 6-8 standards set by Dayton Regional STEM School and State and Federal governments.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree by start date Teaching license or alternative license secured by start date Outstanding communication and collaborative skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Ability to integrate technology into the classroom Experience working with middle school students Credentialed to teach college level course Essential Functions and percent of time: 75% — Planning and delivering course instruction for middle school students Provide instruction, support and supervision to middle school students Foster a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom Use project-based and inquiry-based methodologies in middle school introduction Model appropriate interpersonal and communication skills in interactions with students and co-workers 20% – Collaborate with other teachers to develop and refine content and materials for courses Make use of instructional resources and technologies and proactively contribute to the development of the school and assigned class to improve the educational quality of its students Engage in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives Participate in building leadership activities and be a team player Participate in the curriculum development process throughout employment 5% – Participate in various meetings (including IEPs, conferences, etc.
) and Professional Development opportunities Maintain contact and communication with parents and students and work with them in development of each student