Middle School Science/Math Teacher
Middle School Science/Math Teacher - Job Description
The Greater Dayton School (GDS) is looking for a 5th-6th grade Middle School Science and Math teacher. We’re an innovative private school for students from low-income communities. The 2025-2026 school year is our first year with a middle school. There will only be 35-40 students in 5th-6th grade, and there will be two teachers: One teacher will teach reading/writing, and the second teacher will teach science/math.
In the years to come, GDS will open a 7th and 8th grade. As we do so, science and math will be taught by two teachers as our middle school team grows.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Teach 5th-6th grade math and science class
- Students self-pace through personalized learning curriculum (Zearn & Khan Academy)
- Ensures students write weekly learning plans - Achieving 1.25≥ years of growth
- Daily reviews data dashboard to monitor student progress on Zearn & Khan Academy
- Create lesson plans (with artificial intelligence assistance) based on student data
- Teach 7-10 small group lessons daily (1:20 teacher: student ratio)
- Teach morning and afternoon homeroom character education lessons
- Lead a sport/club from 3-4p (after school time is part of our school day)
- Duties - Recess/Lunch
- Collaborate and plan with reading/writing teacher (90 minutes planning time per day)
- Keep classroom clean and organized
- Grading and family communication
Character Traits and Preferred Experience:
- Deep content knowledge in middle grades math and science
- Supremely organized and collaborative
- Loves working with adolescents and teenagers
- At least 2 years of teaching
- Expertise in general pedagogy: Classroom management, routines and procedures, lesson/unit planning
- Preferred - Experience working with students from low-income backgrounds
Compensation + Details:
- Base salary - $59,000-$63,000 (3 year contract - annual raises)
- Hours: 8a-5p (10 month teacher work calendar, 2 months paid vacation)
- Full benefits for teacher & family (0% check deductions) + 401(k) retirement
- Relocation, child tuition at GDS, child care assistance, maternity leave