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Middle School Math Teacher - Long-term Substitute at Almaden Country Day School Share on X Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/1/2026 Contact Jobs at ACDS Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $60,000 - $100,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info prorated for the time working as a substitute Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The mission of Almaden Country Day School is to discover the gifts in every child. We provide a safe and affirming environment for learning, empowering children to strive, explore and build a sense of personal value. Our teachers create a rich, balanced, academic foundation that corresponds with the developmental stages of childhood.

We offer a wide variety of opportunities for children to extend their intellectual, social, and personal potential. Our students become delightful people - confident, kind, concerned, and ready to make significant contributions to our world. Job Summary Job Summary Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) is seeking a middle school math teacher.

Possible courses include 6th through 8th grade math, including Algebra, in an academically rigorous curriculum with small class sizes (typically 10-15 students). The math curriculum is both exploratory and problem-based. Students collaborate in teams and have opportunities to work on their own as well.

This teaching methodology is consistent across the math department. In addition to responsibilities teaching math, this teacher may also facilitate student meetings in conjunction with a student Advocacy program (similar to advisory at other schools) as well as possibly oversee a Community & Assembly period (like a homeroom period). Depending on the course load of the aforementioned classes, their teaching schedule may include teaching electives and other duties.

Middle school teachers also help with organizing and chaperoning weeklong class trips once a year. ACDS teachers are expected to differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student needs and readiness levels. Keys to success at ACDS include an understanding and appreciation of children's developmental stages, learning needs, and a deliberate focus on building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Successful applicants will value a cooperative learning environment in which colleagues work together for the benefit of the students. Candidates will demonstrate an understanding that their lessons, teamwork, and leadership need to intentionally welcome, respect, and include all students, colleagues, and parents, celebrating differences and prioritizing belonging, one of our core values. They will conduct themselves with high personal and professional standards, communication ability, and eagerness to grow as teachers.

View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Requirements/Responsibilities: - Willingness to dedicate to the school's core values of childhood, learning, belonging, and balance - Demonstrated success teaching middle school-aged children - Familiarity with current middle school math curricula and commitment to making instruction active, engaging, varied and exciting for middle grades students - Ability and willingness to design, develop, implement, and revise math curricula - Familiarity with adolescent and developmental learning philosophy - Knowledge of instructional strategies appropriate to the middle school learner - Ability to design and implement differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs - Understanding and compassion for students with specific learning challenges - Evidence of professional development and commitment to personal and professional growth - Commitment to a collaborative work style - Passion for working with children and optimism, flexibility, and patience - Technological competence and willingness to learn - Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom - Teaching credential or equivalent degree Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience as a lead teacher - Experience with curriculum design - Experience with leading advisory groups - Google-certified educator - Experience with other content areas and electives Requirements / Qualifications Requirements/Responsibilities: - Willingness to dedicate to the school's core values of childhood, learning, belonging, and balance - Demonstrated success teaching middle school-aged children - Familiarity with current middle school math curricula and commitment to making instruction active, engaging, varied and exciting for middle grades students - Ability and willingness to design, develop, implement, and revise math curricula - Familiarity with adolescent and developmental learning philosophy - Knowledge of instructional strategies appropriate to the middle school learner - Ability to design and implement differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs - Understanding and compassion for students with specific learning challenges - Evidence of professional development and commitment to personal and professional growth - Commitment to a collaborative work style - Passion for working with children and optimism, flexibility, and patience - Technological competence and willingness to learn - Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom - Teaching credential or equivalent degree Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience as a lead teacher - Experience with curriculum design - Experience with leading advisory groups - Google-certified educator - Experience with other content areas and electives CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY.