SDJA High School Math Teacher
SDJA is seeking a full-time teacher of math to high school students. The successful candidate will have an approach to the discipline that encourages a high degree of math fluency and problem-solving. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of how math creates models of our world, and they will incorporate that understanding by teaching math not just as abstract problems and theory, but also as it explains and illustrates the world around us. The successful candidate will have the capacity to meet the needs of a range of learners—both engaging struggling students as they hone their math skills, and teaching advanced math to students ready for that challenge. High school teachers assist in student life programming, and chaperoning school events as needed.
Mathematics Department Philosophy:
Our math department strives to create a positive and nurturing environment in which SDJA students will develop habits of mathematical thinking that will prepare them for further inquiry in math while gaining comfort with the learning process - where making mistakes, taking risks, communicating ideas and working collaboratively are encouraged. A strong emphasis is placed on the conceptual understanding of mathematics so students can explain why the math makes sense. Meaningful real-world applications are consistently incorporated to develop creative problem-solving skills as well as an appreciation of math and its relationship to other disciplines.
