Faculty Member - Mathematics/Sciences (Middle School) - THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL DALLAS

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