Upper School Math Teacher (Grades 5-8, .8 FTE, 2023-24)
Start Date: August 2023
About Burke’s
About Burke’s
Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with more than a 112-year tradition of educational excellence. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor and joyful learning.
Description
Description
Burke’s seeks a Math Teacher for Upper School grades (5-8) who can inspire a passion for mathematics by modeling best practices in teaching and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based lessons that develop skills and conceptual understanding. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, problem-solving, and effectively communicating one’s understanding in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
- Formally assessing and reporting on student progress three times per year using checklist/narrative report cards
- Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed
- Planning and supervising field trips relevant to curriculum
Communication
- Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community
- Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families
Collaboration
- Participate in regular team meetings including advising team in addition to attending faculty meetings
- Contribute to curriculum development and revision
- Collaborate effectively with Upper School Math Specialist, especially with respect to differentiation
Supervisory duties as needed
Requirements
Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, preferably math or STEM-related
- Experience teaching inquiry-based mathematics, preferably at middle-school level
- Flexible
- Creative
- Collaborative
- Possessing a growth mindset and openness to feedback
Demonstrated confidence in:
- differentiation of instruction
- cultural competency
- project-based learning
- innovative use of technology in instruction
- Understanding by Design approach to curriculum design (preferred)
Commitment to:
- equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
- integrating service learning into classroom projects
- modeling lifelong learning and professional growth by engaging with professional development opportunities
Understanding of, and appreciation for:
- the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
- providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom
Compensation
Burke’s offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $66,028 - $144,571 based on years of experience plus advanced degree stipends. Both prorated for 0.8 FTE. Comprehensive benefits are provided.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Apply
Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter, resumé, and references to burkes.workable.com.
Apply
Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter, resumé, and references to burkes.workable.com.
Burke's mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Burke's admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.