Math Curriculum Writer - Job Description
Classical Charter Schools prepare K – 8th grade students in the South Bronx to excel in college-preparatory high schools. Through a classical curriculum and highly structured setting, students become liberated scholars and citizens of impeccable character who achieve proficiency in and advanced mastery of New York State Performance Standards.
School Overview
Classical Charter Schools are high-performing elementary charter schools that opened in August 2006 in the Longwood section of the South Bronx, spanning Kindergarten to fifth grade, with approximately 330 scholars. We expanded into a middle school in the 2013-2014 academic year. We are proud of our high performance on State and nationally-normed assessments (TerraNova and DIBELS), our high attendance rate, solid parent involvement, exceptional data-driven instruction and intervention, solid financial footing, and deep community roots. South Bronx Classical shares design principles derived from the analysis and experience of the top urban charter schools in the nation. These characteristics of success include:
- An undying belief that maximizing student achievement is a school’s first job
- A detail-oriented culture that maximizes student achievement
- Data-driven decision-making to evaluate and increase student achievement
- A firm foundation of core knowledge and basic skills (reading, writing, and math)
- Strict and clear behavioral standards for a safe environment where teachers teach and scholars learn
- Strong teachers who deliver standards-based, differentiated lessons daily
Position Summary
South Bronx Classical Charter School is currently seeking a part time Math Curriculum Writer who will create lesson plans for our standards-based, backwards-designed, rigorous middle school math curriculum. Eligible candidates must be able to design lesson plans that are aligned to South Bronx Classical rigorous unit plans as well as the Common Core Math Standards. Additionally, planners must create class activities that meet the daily objectives and engage scholars in high-level critical thinking. Qualified candidates must have experience teaching math at the middle school or high school level and a strong record of raising scholar achievement. Additionally, they must have experience developing rigorous math lesson plans and be familiar with Common Core Standards.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a top college with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrated application of SBCCS core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency.
- Strong understanding of the Common Core Math Standards and experience creating rigorous middle or high school lesson plans