Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Job Summary
- McQuaid Jesuit, a Catholic school in Rochester, NY, teaching boys’ grades 6-12, is seeking a middle school Mathematics teacher. The position would be starting in August 2025. Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or a related field, prior middle school teaching experience, a willingness to promote all areas of Jesuit education, and are open to growth, religious, loving, intellectually competent, and committed to social justice. Candidates need the ability to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment working in collaboration with a department leader, Dean of Academics, and the middle school principal.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to develop student learning.
- Develop, plan, and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programming for 5 sections of middle school mathematics
- Follow established teaching procedures in line with a Jesuit education.
- Instruct and mentor students.
- Use school provided technology to help deliver learning materials.
- Follow the school disciplinary rules for maintaining the code of conduct within the classroom and school grounds.
- Provide timely and productive feedback to students.
- Maintain school student records and grades in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Participate in department, school, and professional development.
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
- We seek candidates who will participate in the extracurricular and spiritual life of the school. There are expectations of this position that may include but are not limited to school and faculty retreats.
Competencies/Skills
- Understands and is committed to the Mission of Jesuit Education and Formation
- Advanced skills and aptitude with various types of computer software such as MS Office Suite and Google Platforms
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Observes confidentiality and professional boundaries
- An Excellent work ethic with a strong attention to detail
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in, Mathematics or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of teaching or related work experience
- Master’s Degree preferred, prior background and experience in Jesuit secondary education preferred.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee will occasionally lift or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Fast-paced school environment working in a school and/or office setting.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full time exempt, 10-month position with typical hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm. (additional hours/days may be required during the summer, extra summer days are paid a per diem rate) Salary range $48,000 to $58,000 per year
Reports To: Middle School Principal
How to apply: Candidates should send a cover letter, and resume to employment@mcquaid.org on or before May 21th 2025. For more information about McQuaid Jesuit, please visit our website www.mcquaid.org.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
It is McQuaid Jesuit’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, all applicants for employment are to be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizen status, qualified handicap, sexual orientation, marital or veteran’s status, or inconsequential handicaps. This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the school, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits training, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination.