The Wyndcroft School seeks a strong leader for the middle school math department.

Middle School Mathematics Teacher  

The Wyndcroft School middle school includes students in grades 5-8. We have two sections of each grade and are departmentalized with specialists in English, mathematics, foreign languages, science, and social studies. Music, art, and athletics are integral components to the educational program of our middle school students. A strong community of academic excellence with individual attention is exemplified by the collaborative efforts of committed faculty and parents.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Proficiency and experience  in middle school or high school mathematics
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching strategies and skills in mathematics at the middle school level including experience in differentiation of instruction for  varied abilities
• Ability to use technology as an instructional and communication tool
• A thorough understanding of child development for the emerging adolescent
• Excellent classroom management skills, and a discipline philosophy compatible with that of the Wyndcroft School
• Excellent communication skills with adults and children
• An understanding of the importance of the parent/teacher relationship
• A sincere enthusiasm for teaching in an Independent School

Additional Responsibilities:

• As a Wyndcroft faculty member the middle school math teacher may be asked to take on extra duties, designated by the Head, involving additional teaching, advising, supervision, coaching, and the development of curriculum.
• The ability to coach field hockey, basketball, or lacrosse at the middle school level is preferred.

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Gail Wolter, Head of School at gwolter@wyndcroft.org.  Resumes will be reviewed immediately with first round interviews scheduled in late March and early April.

Available on an as needed basis, this employee is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans and duties of the teacher for whom he/she is substituting.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Programming:

a. Following the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting

b. Meeting and instructing assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

c. Establishing and maintaining order in the classroom.

d. Maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.

e. Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.

f. Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, and administrative guidelines.

2. Public Relations:

a. Cooperating with school personnel.

b. Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with all members of the school community.

3. Reporting:

a. Reporting to the Assistant Head of School or designee at the beginning and end of the school day.

4. Other responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree

2. Completion of school orientation.

3. PA Clearances: Criminal Background Check; Child Abuse History; FBI Fingerprinting

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Teaching Certification

2. Experience working with students.