Job Description:

Accelerated Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Math Teacher to join our alternative school instructional team. The Math Teacher will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction that supports students in building mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills, academic confidence, and personal responsibility.

This role requires patience, flexibility, strong classroom management, and the ability to create a structured, supportive, and respectful learning environment.

The Math Teacher will work collaboratively with staff, students, and families to help students make academic progress, earn credits, and develop the skills needed for future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality math instruction aligned with applicable state standards and school curriculum expectations.
• Teach assigned math courses, which may include general mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, or other math subjects based on student needs.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying academic levels, learning styles, and educational backgrounds.
• Provide targeted academic support, intervention, remediation, and enrichment as needed.
• Help students develop confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
• Monitor student progress through assignments, assessments, projects, classroom participation, and other performance measures.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, progress, and student performance.
• Establish and maintain clear classroom expectations, routines, and procedures.
• Create a safe, respectful, and structured classroom environment that supports learning and positive student behavior.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, administrators, and support staff regarding academic progress, attendance, behavior, and student needs.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to support individual student goals, intervention plans, behavior plans, or academic recovery plans as applicable.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and collaborative planning as required.
• Support the mission and values of Accelerated Learning Center through professionalism, teamwork, consistency, and student advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field required.
• Valid teaching certification.
• Prior experience teaching math at the middle school, high school, alternative school, or intervention level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of math content, instructional best practices, and student assessment methods.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with diverse academic and personal needs.
• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Patience, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting students in a non-traditional school setting.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an alternative school, credit recovery, intervention, behavioral support, or small-school learning environment.
• Experience supporting students who may be behind in credits, need academic remediation, or benefit from individualized instructional support.
• Experience using educational technology, online learning platforms, or blended learning tools.
• Experience collaborating with counselors, administrators, support staff, or student services teams.

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in a classroom or instructional setting within an alternative school environment. The Math Teacher must be able to work directly with students, provide structure and support, respond appropriately to student needs, and maintain a professional and positive learning environment.