Job Description

Springfield Commonwealth Academy is in search of an outstanding math teacher with a
passion for teaching high school students, including Advanced Placement (AP)
courses. Our SCA-based institution takes great pleasure in offering a top-notch education
that equips students for success in junior and senior high school education. We are seeking an
individual that is fervent about encouraging kids to pursue advanced mathematics and succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Create and present engaging lesson plans that satisfy AP Mathematics courses
  (Precalculus, Calculus and Statistics) requirements as well as the SCA curriculum and
  frameworks aligned with Massachusetts State for grades 11 and 12.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate the various demands and learning
  preferences of students.
• In order to uphold high academic standards, evaluate and assess student progress in a
  timely and thorough manner and offer constructive evaluation and feedback.
• Establish and preserve a respectful, concentrated, and learning-friendly classroom
• Use effective classroom management strategies to create a welcoming and productive
  learning environment.
• Work together with coworkers, parents, and the larger school community to improve the
  learning and wellness of your students.
• Take part in events and activities that are held for the entire school and continue your
  professional growth.
• Promote an innovative, inquisitive, and critical thinking culture in the field of
• Implement interventions for students who struggle with the taught and tested curriculum
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
  process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Provide a safe and optimal learning environment; set excellent standards for academic
  success and classroom behavior
• Plan to be accessible to parents and students for education-related matters outside of
  assigned tasks; and provide feedback to parents, students, and administration regarding
  goals, expectations, and other aspects of the students' progress.
• Understand and effectively convey SCA’s philosophy, vision and mission.
• Develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedure in the classroom.
• Participate in school management and share responsibility for the overall program.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, mathematics, or a similar discipline.
• Holds a Massachusetts teaching license (preferred) with a deep and wide aptitude for
  teaching and instructing AP courses in high school.
• A track record of success in high school mathematics education, with a preference for
  those with experience in instructing AP courses.
• An outstanding capacity to create a supportive, stimulating learning atmosphere in the
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish a good rapport with
  parents, staff, and students.
• A dedication to both professional development and high standards for education.

Why Join Us at Springfield Commonwealth Academy?
Upon joining our team, you will be a part of a vibrant learning environment that places a high
importance on creativity, quality, and each student's overall development. You will discover a
welcoming atmosphere at Springfield Commonwealth Academy that promotes growth as a
professional, engaging in teamwork and collaboration with a strong dedication to improving the
lives of every student in SCA.

Application Process:
Please send by email, a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume and three professional references to
academics@springfieldca.org with the subject heading: “Part-Time High School Math Teacher
Application.”

About Springfield CA

Springfield Commonwealth Academy's mission is to develop the students in mind, body and character; to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. Inherent in this mission are our four pillars of success: Leadership, Academics, Athletics and Resilience (L.A.A.R.)..

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