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Applying for Position:
Middle School Math Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest client school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks a Middle School Math Teacher to begin July 31, 2025.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of teaching experience 
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university 
  • Knowledge of subjects assigned 
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction practice 
  • Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management 
  • Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills 
  • Classroom teaching experience: Grades 6 - 8 
  • Experience teaching mathematics at the middle school level 

Responsibilities

  • Implement the curriculum and assessment plans selected by the content level department
  • Use PowerTeacher to maintain a gradebook and make sure to enter at least 3 grades per week for each student.
  • Follow the pacing plan submitted to the administration
  • Use pedagogical strategies demonstrated in Professional Development, such as Simultaneity, Centers, Structured group work, etc., and not rely solely on direct instruction.
  • Maintain records of regular communication with parents, especially for students who are not passing a class.
  • Participate in Friday afternoon professional development sessions
  • Participate in decisions about school operations, curriculum, and assessment by communicating with their grade level team leader and Content Area department chair.
  • Participate in grade-level team meetings
  • Participate in Content Area department meetings
  • Set professional goals and respond appropriately to coaching from veteran teachers and administrators.

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

Deciding to Apply

At minimum, applicants should have:

About CalWest Educators Placement

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If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.