Faculty Member - Mathematics/Sciences (Middle School)

THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL DALLAS

Faculty Member - Mathematics/Sciences (Middle School)

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Title: Full-Time Faculty Member – Math/Science Department: Faculty

    Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time Reports To: Math/Science Dept. Chair & Dean of School

    Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this faculty member is to teach middle students the knowledge and understanding of subject matter in a way that demonstrates a gift for teaching, a competence of the academic disciple, and a genuine love for educating students. The faculty member’s pedagogy is to communicate the love of a subject so that an average student can achieve understanding, demonstrate comprehension, and show an appreciation of the subject. Courses taught may include:

    • Mathematical Foundations (5th grade)
    • Pre-Algebra I (6th grade)
    • Pre-Algebra II (7th grade)
    • Algebra I (8th grade)
    • Life Science (6th grade)
    • Earth Science (7th grade)
    • Physical Science (8th grade)

    Job Duties:

    • Ability to prepare and deliver a course syllabus and lesson plans, when requested
    • Teach assigned subjects
    • Prepare lesson plans and notes for class(es); create quizzes and tests
    • Grade homework, quizzes, tests and return in timely manner
    • Manage classroom, including behavior issues, missing / late work, etc.
    • Tutor struggling students
    • Parental contact: returning e-mails, phone calls in a timely manner
    • Attend required school functions
    • Attend and participate in faculty meetings
    • Compliance with all job requirements and conduct as stated in the Faculty/Staff Handbook
    • Agreement with the CSD Doctrinal Statement and School Mission and Vision
    • Hold a gift of teaching
    • Demonstrated competence in the academic discipline
    • Good classroom presentation skills
    • Counseling and feedback skills to students
    • Ability to effectively communicate with parents
    • Genuine love for students
    • Willingness to assume leadership of extra-curricular activities, when necessary
    • Adequate computer skills
    • Teamwork with teaching peers and administration
    • Vital Outputs: committed parents and students who have an appreciation for the subject matter, who achieve their highest potential in the subject matter, who understand the Biblical Worldview in the subject matter
    • This position is a full-time, exempt position which requires regular on-campus instruction.
    • Activities include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

    Minimum Educational Background: College degree in subject matter required; Master’s degree preferred (in academic discipline)

    Previous Related Experience: a preferred minimum of two years of teaching experience, ideally in classical and Socratic methodology

    Expectations/Requirements for Successful Performance:

    Working Conditions:

    • This position is a full-time, exempt position which requires regular on-campus instruction.
    • Activities include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.