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Wilson Elementary # 7

5-8th Grade Teacher

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$57K - $58K/yr

The Wilson School District is looking for highly qualified and certified 5-8th Grade Teacher to teach for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. College graduates, Student Teachers and Teacher Interns ...

Christel House

8th Grade Math Teacher

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$55K/yr

Christel House Academy South is currently seeking a 8th Grade Math Teacher (with one 6th grade section) Days of Service: 192 Days 8th Grade Math Teachers at Christel House have the autonomy to try ...

Diocese of Gaylord

Middle School Teacher

West Branch, MI · On-site

$38K - $53K/yr

Position: 5th - 8th Grade Teacher Saint Joseph Catholic School Employment Type: Full-time Location: West Branch, MI St. Joseph Catholic School in West Branch is looking for a team teacher for a 5th ...

Diocese of Trenton

Elementary School Grade 3 Teacher

NJ

$48K - $62K/yr

Peter School, a vibrant Pre-K3 through 8th Grade Catholic community, is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and faith-filled 3rd Grade Teacher to join our faculty. Located just blocks from the ocean, our ...

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To thrive as an 8th Grade Teacher, you need a bachelor’s degree in education, state teaching certification, and strong subject matter expertise appropriate for middle school. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), interactive whiteboards, and classroom management software is typically required. Outstanding communication, patience, and classroom leadership are essential soft skills for engaging students and managing diverse learning needs. These skills ensure effective teaching, foster a positive learning environment, and support student academic and personal growth during a critical developmental stage.

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An 8th grade teacher is responsible for educating students in the eighth grade, typically around 13-14 years old, in subjects such as math, science, English, or social studies. They create lesson plans, deliver instruction, assess student progress, and help prepare students for high school. 8th grade teachers also support students' social and emotional development, communicate with parents, and may lead extracurricular activities or supervise field trips.

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8th Grade Math Teacher

Universal Companies

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$59K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job description

Job Title: 8th Grade Math Teacher

Supervisor Job Title: Principal

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

The management services offered to our family of charter schools allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

Essential Functions

An 8th Grade Math Teacher is responsible for educating middle school students in mathematical concepts and principles. Their job description typically includes the following key responsibilities and duties:

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver engaging and effective lessons aligned with the curriculum and state standards.
  • Modify curriculum and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Evaluate student learning through various methods (quizzes, tests, projects) and provide feedback.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
  • Maintain open communication with parents and guardians about student progress.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development activities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices.
  • Work with other teachers, administrators, and specialists to support student success.
  • Provide extra help to students who need it, potentially through tutoring or after-school programs.

Qualifications

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in mathematics education or a related field is typically required.
  • Certification/Licensure: Obtaining a state teaching certification or license for middle school mathematics is necessary for public school teachers.
  • Skills: Strong mathematical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, classroom management abilities, and adaptability are essential.

Physical Demands

  • Speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear and, sometimes, to sit.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print.
  • Frequently bend, reach above the head, as well as forward, and use fine motor skills.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

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