Mathematics & Computer Science Teacher

Woodside Priory School

Mathematics & Computer Science Teacher

Portola Valley, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Priory School seeks a dynamic 9-12 Mathematics & Computer Science teacher who creates an academic experience that cultivates our Benedictine values and five learning competencies: _ critical thinking ,_ creativity, communication, collaboration, and ** resilience** . We invest in our faculty with mentoring, resources and professional development to develop and model growth mindsets and a commitment to research-based best practices.

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    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Teach five sections of Mathematics and Computer Science in the Upper School, a majority of which will be in the Mathematics Department (anticipated)
    • Preferred: Creates and teaches college level courses in Mathematics and/or Computer Science
    • Designs and delivers student-centered instruction that scaffolds students toward learning goals
    • Collaborates within a department to review and revise curriculum for vertical articulation
    • Participates in a professional culture committed to growth and reflective practice currently implementing Grading for Equity
    • Creates safe, inclusive spaces to nurture student diversity
    • Differentiates curriculum and instruction to serve students of diverse readiness levels, cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and interests
    • Discerns effective technological tools and resources to facilitate learning
    • Prioritizes, organizes, and teaches content knowledge in service of developing 21st century competencies
    • Partner with Student Support Team, administration, and families
    • Support important mission-based programming through advisory and campus ministry retreats
    • Preferred: Coaches a sport or moderates a club or affinity space

    A helpful note: the exact teaching assignment is subject to change based on the qualifications and experience of our new teacher. Priory will gladly support you in preparing to teach our courses, including summer professional development and/or ongoing mentorship support from our faculty.

    Qualifications

    • Have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related or CS-related field
    • Ability to make significant contributions to the larger life of the school
    • Preferred: Master’s Degree and/or Teaching Credential
    • Preferred: Three years of teaching experience

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