Middle & High School Math Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct live, synchronous online classes during the school day, presenting engaging content that challenges students, ignites curiosity, and encourages deep thinking.

• Facilitate virtual classrooms of approximately 20 to 40 students by establishing strong relationships, employing Socratic questioning techniques, and promoting active participation and discussion.

• Instruct students in critical thinking skills rather than simply imparting knowledge, emphasizing reasoning, inquiry, and perspective-taking over rote memorization or straightforward content delivery.

• Exemplify effective learning habits by fostering reflection and growth, and by demonstrating curiosity, professionalism, and mastery of your subject matter.

• Utilize observation and student data to modify instruction in real-time, ensuring that all students receive appropriate support and challenges.

• Set clear expectations for behavior and participation while actively supervising students during live sessions.

• Arrange for a substitute in accordance with WL’s substitute policy when necessary.

• Develop lesson plans that are aligned with syllabus objectives, key questions, and upcoming assignments.

• Prepare instructional materials and learning activities that align with course objectives and provide a clear progression for students.

• Ensure that Canvas courses are accurately configured each semester, including assignments, pacing, and curriculum materials, while sharing responsibility for maintaining that setup.

• Provide feedback and ideas to facilitate ongoing improvements in curriculum and instructional resources.

• Grade student submissions in Canvas and deliver timely (within 4 days), detailed, and constructive feedback that fosters student growth and learning.

• Track student progress, attendance, and engagement, identifying those who require additional academic or organizational support.

• Offer targeted interventions, host weekly office hours, communicate proactively with students and parents, and participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed.

• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues via email, phone, and virtual meetings.

• Respond to messages and inquiries within one business day and consistently fulfill commitments.

• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, discipline, and student needs, adhering to Williamsburg Learning policies, procedures, and expectations.

• Stay updated on all required training through SafeSchools.

• Actively participate in required professional development activities, including training, coaching, observations, and regular team meetings.

• Engage in continuous reflection and growth as a mentor by seeking feedback, refining practices, and deepening understanding of Williamsburg Learning’s instructional methods.

• Positively contribute to the Williamsburg Learning community by collaborating with colleagues, supporting shared objectives, and embodying the organization’s core values of Culture of Belonging, Right Action, and Growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with demonstrated expertise and enthusiasm for the subject area.

• Current teaching license in the relevant subject area.

• Quick to learn new technology and proficient in using email, file management, and electronic reporting.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-driven, organized, adaptable, and solutions-focused.

• Alignment with the educational philosophy and mission of Williamsburg Learning.

• Eligibility to pass a criminal background check.

• Previous experience working with middle and high school students (preferred).

• Experience teaching in the specific subject area (preferred).

• High level of comfort with technology, including AI, video conferencing, and presentation tools (preferred).

• Previous use of Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (preferred).

• Familiarity with Zoom and Google Workspace (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% coverage of health premiums for full-time employees (75% for families).

• 100% 401(k) match up to 4%.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Numerous additional perks!