Cornerstone Learning Community (CLC) is seeking an experienced full time middle school math lead teacher to join its faculty. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative, justice minded math educator to join a dynamic and professional International Baccalaureate team dedicated to empowering learners.

CLC's mission is simple: Inspire and empower compassionate, global learners. At the center of this mission are the core virtues we adopted from Ernest Boyers Basic School model.

Our motto is "Parents as Partners and Teachers as Leaders." The teachers have numerous leadership opportunities to initiate, implement, and create new opportunities for students, colleagues, and parents alike. Parents are an active part of our school family as supporters, guest teachers, and community organizers.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading our International Baccalaureate (IB) mathematics program -- subjects to include pre-algebra, algebra 1, and geometry.
• Attending training related to IB framework and subject area. (We would cover the costs.)

• Communicating regularly with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Maintaining a high standard of instruction that aligns with the schools core virtues, educational research, and the IB framework.

• Reporting progress at the conclusion of each trimester.

• Working closely with the IB team on day-to-day tasks as well as on field trips, service efforts, and integrated projects.

• Serve as advisory teacher for one of the grades.

The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity as:

• A subject area specialty with a particular focus on critical thinking in the mathematic subjects.

• An excellent communicator who builds and sustains bridges with various stakeholders.

• A professional educator who can create and implement curricula to meet students cognitive needs and build their understanding.

• An instructor who develops and sustains positive, respectful relationships with others.

• A passionate educator who can differentiate instruction to inspire and challenge each student.

• A reflective practitioner who incorporates research and input from their professional network to improve practice.

• A learner who is eager to work and participate in professional development workshops.

• A creative leader who creates transformational learning environments and experiences.

• Someone who loves working with middle schoolers.
• A collaborative team player.

Requirements include:

• A bachelor's (masters preferred) degree in math, sciences, and/or education.

• Florida Educator Certificate in middle school, preferred.

• 3+ years of experience as a Lead Teacher.

• Creative Awesomeness.

• Enthusiasm for the subject matter, middle school students, and education.

Qualified candidates will be invited to:

• Tour the school.

• Interview.

• Perform a model teaching.

• Provide written materials as requested.

Send a resume that includes all relevant experience and education. If you have a philosophy of education you can share, that would be a bonus.

We strive for a globally inclusive environment and seek faculty that reflect cultural and ethnic diversity. Cornerstone Learning Community does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Benefits

1/2 employee's health care

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee wellness program

Paid personal days

Match up to 3% IRA