Full Time Math Curriculum Designer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to developing the whole person for college and life. Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well-equipped to address local and global challenges. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming — and we need you to help us! 

In our Middle School, you’ll work with colleagues and students who infuse challenge with joy. All eighty-six Middle School faculty are part of Professional Learning Communities that meet four times weekly to design lessons, create assessments, and explore new ideas. Expect to find hallways full of laughter, hard work, curiosity, and care.

For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families – and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.

Supervisor: Head of Middle School

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, 10-month

Work Hours: Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

• Strong academic background in Middle School math and/or related field(s). Two or more years of Middle School teaching experience, a Master’s degree, and a background in differentiated curriculum are preferred but not required
• Deep familiarity with the developmental and learning needs of Middle School children
• Proficiency with a range of technologies and the ability to use them to enhance teaching and learning
• The desire to continue learning by reading and implementing ideas from professional journals, attending workshops and conferences, taking courses, and collaborating with colleagues

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches four sections of Middle School math, ranging from 6th grade math through Algebra I and Geometry
• Co-teaches a 2-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during MayATL
• Works directly with other Middle School teachers as part of a Professional Learning Community
• Serves as a Middle School faculty member and an advisor to students
• Contributes to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs, including competitive math teams
• Supervises students during lunch, etc., on a rotating basis
• Other duties as assigned

Additionally, successful candidates should demonstrate:

• a love of working with Middle School students
• an engaging teaching style
• the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
• the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
• enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and frequently walks on slippery or uneven surfaces.  The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required and is associated mainly with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.