Middle School Math Teacher
Roycemore School seeks a Middle School Math Teacher for immediate employment. Now in its 108th year, Roycemore is a highly regarded, co-educational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore enjoys a long-standing relationship with Northwestern University.
Roycemore School Mission
Roycemore: Our diverse and intimate community, rooted in academic excellence, inspires students to discover their passions, think without limits, find their voice, and live courageously.
Roycemore’s Vision
Launching responsible citizens, innovative thinkers, and compassionate leaders.
Essential Functions
Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Evaluates, provides rich feedback and grades students’ class work, assignments, and papers
Creates and teaches middle and high school level courses
Compiles, administers, and grades examinations
Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction, at times developing courses that are brand new to the school
Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning
Sponsors a student club and/or coaches an athletic team
Serves as an adviser to 10-14 students, guiding them in academic, extracurricular, social and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/ guardians
Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
Performs other duties as assigned by the Middle and Upper School Division Head
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; a Master’s degree preferred
Three or more years of teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level preferred.
Strong passion for teaching & commitment to student learning & development
Excellence in classroom management techniques
Enthusiasm for professional development
Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of the students and school
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members
Working knowledge of Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems
Experience with Google Workspace (preferred)
Committed to curriculum design and growth
Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, and project-based learning
Comfortable using online texts, iPads, student information system, and other computer systems
Able to use basic office equipment
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Roycemore is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
For best consideration, please email or send a cover letter and resume with three references to Adrienne Floro, Middle & Upper School Division Head, at afloro@roycemoreschool.org.