About the job
Your Role
At Veritas Prep, we are dedicated to empowering students through mathematics education. Our Middle School Math Teachers are vital in fostering strong mathematical reasoning and instilling academic confidence in students, preparing them for success in high school, college, and beyond. In this role, you will co-advise two classes of around 27 students each, sharing the responsibility for their academic success and nurturing a positive classroom culture alongside your colleagues teaching various subjects.
Your responsibilities include planning and delivering challenging, engaging math instruction that ensures all students, regardless of their backgrounds, can meet grade-level standards, develop conceptual understanding, and apply their knowledge to complex problems. Together with your co-advisor, you will create a joyful and structured classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, challenged, and supported in achieving ambitious goals.
At Veritas Prep, we firmly believe that excellent teaching, strong relationships, and teamwork are essential to achieving equitable outcomes for our students, and your contribution is key to this mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement school-wide routines and systems that enhance consistency, maximize learning time, and maintain a focused and orderly environment.
- Deliver high-quality instructional materials in Math (Fishtank Math) that enable students to cultivate robust mathematical thinking skills.
- Collaborate with your math team to internalize the curriculum, refine instructional materials based on student data, and align best practices.
- Leverage student data to inform instructional decisions, provide targeted support and interventions, and accelerate student growth during class, intervention blocks, and tutoring sessions.
- Conduct a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness, encompassing goal-setting, self-advocacy, collaboration, and responsible decision-making.
- Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally weaving them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively engage with families to support student success.
- Emphasize inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and foster a sense of belonging and high expectations for all.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to address challenges, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or manager.
At Veritas Prep, we believe in the importance of excellent instruction, nurturing relationships, and teamwork to create equitable outcomes for students, making this role a vital part of our mission.
