Elementary School Math Studio Specialist - Grades 1-5

Department: Elementary School

Reports to: Math Division Chair and Elementary School Principal

School year: 2023-2024 & 2024-2025

The Elementary Math Studio Specialist Grades 1-5 is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program based on best practices in mathematics in an environment that guides and encourages elementary students from first through fifth grade to develop and achieve a conceptual understanding of mathematics. The Math Specialist will also collaborate with the Mathematics Division Chair to build resources and various enrichment opportunities for students to participate in. 

Responsibilities:

  • Curriculum:  In collaboration with the  Math Division Chair, ensures that curricular progressions are updated and aligned (1-5);
  • Instruction: Supports student learning as needed in all grade levels and various modes (one-on-one meetings with students, small group instruction, either face to face  or virtually);
  • Optimal Learning Program: Collaborates with faculty and OLP specialists to ensure child services are adequately resourced and implemented to support student learning;
  • Instructional Resources: Support students to think creatively and build comfort around solving real-world problems by creating unique school-wide projects or competitions that promote real-world thinking and applications.

Duties:

  • Works with a small group or individual students to enrich conceptual understanding of numeracy skills and mathematical literacy;
  • Creates individual programs based on student needs and monitors and records student progress throughout the year;
  • Collects evidence of student achievement via anecdotal records, student samples, data, etc;
  • Collaborates, shares, and updates homeroom teachers with student progress/records;
  • Implements engaging activities with small groups or models engaging activities in homeroom classrooms to meet academic standards;
  • Participates in collaborative grade-level activities and professional development;
  • Communicates with Optimal Learning Program Coordinator to support students with individual learning plans (ILP) and advanced learning plans (ALP);
  • Plans, develops, and implements best practice lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with student needs, curriculum, and class management needs;
  • Uses our LMS efficiently and  uploads curricula,  sample lessons, resources for differentiation and  enrichment materials for each grade level;
  • Keeps abreast of best practices and new teaching and learning methodologies;
  • Collaborates with STEM Assistant (or other professionals like Library Media or Technology teacher) to design real-world-based projects for Elementary Students;
  • Promote conceptual understanding and student engagement in school-wide projects;
  • Allows students to unravel problem-solving techniques using a hands-on, trial-and-error approach;
  • Encourages creative thinking with challenging classroom projects;
  • Helps students connect math, science, and technological principles to everyday life;
  • Participates in co-curricular activities (Math Literacy Night, Tech Club, Literacy Night, Coding Club, etc.);
  • Completes referrals of students referred by homeroom teachers to the Child Study Team, as needed;
  • Attends all faculty meetings;
  • Participates in school-wide community events to share information about the program;
  • Orders appropriate programs or manipulatives for elementary students.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a valid teaching license.  An Elementary Teaching license is preferred;
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years prior experience working with elementary-age children;
  • Technologically proficient;
  • Display commitment to safeguarding and protection of children.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete this form and submit in English:

  • Cover letter, which should include a statement of your educational philosophy;
  • Resume, which should contain applicable license/certification information and;
  • The contact information for three professional references.
As applications are received, interviews will be scheduled for best fit candidates and please note the school may make final hiring decisions prior to the posted deadline.
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