9th Grade Math (Geometry) Teacher

Position Description

The Geneva School is a mission-driven school established in 1993. Our mission is to provide
students in grades K4–12 an extraordinary education, by means of an integrated curriculum,
pedagogy and culture, both distinctly classical and distinctively Christian, that pursues goodness,
truth, and beauty in all spheres of life, while viewing these spheres as elements of divinely
ordered whole. Further, Geneva seeks to instill in students a desire to love beauty, think deeply,
and pursue Christ’s calling. As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in
fulfilling our mission.

Hired by and subject to the supervision of the Director of the Rhetoric School (grades 9 -12), the
9th Grade Math Teacher is an exempt position. The teacher, in a formational and relational role,
models Christ-like behavior within The Geneva School community as he or she studies, re-
imagines, and teaches within the Christian, liberal arts tradition.

Essential Duties

The Geneva School geometry teacher instructs students in geometric concepts as well as critical
thinking and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing
student progress, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Classroom Instruction and Planning: Develop and deliver engaging lessons that are
  aligned with the school’s curriculum standards and cover essential geometric concepts.
• Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assessing student understanding and progress through a variety of methods, including tests (assessments), quizzes, homework, and presentations. Providing support and constructive feedback in order to improve student understanding and mastery of the math material. Tracking student progress and identifying areas where students may need additional support.
• Classroom Environment: Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
  Addressing student behavior issues in accordance with the school’s policies and practices.
  Skillfully managing a classroom of high school students with varying academic skills.
• Communication: Providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding
  student performance. Posting grades and assignments in a timely manner and corresponding
  or conversing regularly with student’s parents regarding student progress or concerns.
• Collaboration: Participating in faculty meetings and collaborative planning sessions.

Other Job Requirements:
The following requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of the 9th Grade Math Teacher position and are not intended to be inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as
defined by law, to perform any essential functions.

• Lift 20 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently
• Sit frequently and stand and walk on varied surfaces
• Bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, climb, balance, kneel, crawl
• Use hands/arms to reach in any direction and seize, grasp, hold, and turn objects using
  hand(s). Use fingers, versus the whole hand, to pick, pinch, and feel objects.
• See, talk, and hear to communicate with others in person, electronically, by phone, or by
  radio. Visual functions include the ability to identify and distinguish colors and bring an
  object into sharp focus.

Personal Profile

Required Skills and Experience:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of geometry concepts and principles. Able
  to convey these clearly and engagingly while tailoring the language level to suit the needs of
  students.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to help students develop critical thinking and problem-
  solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in
  writing.
• Teaching Experience: Proven ability to effectively deliver lessons and engage high school
  students in active learning.
• Classroom Management: Establish a positive and supportive learning environment that
  encourages discussion, questions, and constructive feedback. Utilize effective classroom
  management strategies to maintain student focus and accountability.
• Professional Development: Partner with colleagues to share best practices and enhance student success.
• Relevant Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field from an accredited
  institution. Master’s degree preferred.

 Intrinsic Qualities:

• Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School’s statement of faith
• Holds oneself to a high standard of honesty and integrity
• Able to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals and on own initiative
• Professional and approachable in appearance and attitude
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work
• Reliable/dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Able to search for solutions
• Practices good stewardship of the school’s resources
• Enjoys working around children and is able to form and monitor appropriate relationships
  and personal boundaries with children and young people.
   

Employment Information

The Geneva School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age,
marital status, physical disability, handicap, or any other consideration protected by law.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications,
experience, and abilities and in full accord with The Geneva School’s statement of faith and the
school’s statement of mission, vision and values.

Interested applicants please apply at https://www.genevaschool.org/about-us/employment/.