Middle School Math Teacher

The Benjamin School | Palm Beach, FL

Middle School Math Teacher Opportunity Statement

About the School

Founded in 1960 as North Palm Beach Private School by Nancy and Marshall Benjamin, The Benjamin School of today is one of the nation’s premier independent day schools. From Early Childhood through Upper School (grades PK3 - 12), we offer a wide range of possibilities for students across broad horizons. With over 1,300 students enrolled on two campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, The Benjamin School offers a comprehensive experience academically, athletically and artistically. Through a wide range of courses, class trips and co-curricular clubs and sports, students learn to work both independently and collaboratively.

Position Summary

At The Benjamin School, our teachers set high standards and then provide the unwavering support students need to meet them. We are looking for teachers to help our students become self-directed, independent learners with superior academic skills and excellent character. The ideal candidate incorporates a variety of teaching styles to engage students and make the material accessible. Qualified applicants should demonstrate a passion for mathematics, a love of teaching middle school students, intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, the ability to work within a team, the ability to engage and inspire students, an understanding and appreciation of a “whole-student” independent school education, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience teaching Algebra, Algebra I Honors, and Geometry Honors at the middle school level.
• Mathematics Degree required; An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with project-based teaching and collaborative learning.
• A proven willingness to experiment with different teaching strategies.
• Experience integrating STEM skills into the curriculum.
• Ability to engage parents as partners in the student’s educational experience.
• Ability to use a variety of communication/teaching styles and methods.
• A history of continued growth and a desire to improve as an educator.
• A history of effective collaboration with colleagues.
• A desire to hold students to a high and articulated standard of performance while maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• An interest in interacting with students outside of the classroom in middle school-level co-curricular activities such as sports, clubs, after-school study programs, etc.

The Benjamin School has partnered with DovetailED on this search.