Elementary Math Teacher

To apply for the Elementary Math Teacher position at Democracy Prep, candidates should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in urban settings. State certification is preferred, and transcripts will be requested as part of the onboarding process. The role requires a commitment to the school's mission of fostering college success and civic engagement among all scholars.

The salary range for the Elementary Math Teacher position at Democracy Prep is between $63,480 and $135,090. The specific salary may depend on your years of lead teaching experience and certification status. New teachers start at $63,480, with experienced certified teachers reaching up to $135,090. This competitive compensation reflects our commitment to valuing and rewarding our educators.

Democracy Prep is committed to the continuous professional growth of its staff. As an Elementary Math Teacher, you will engage in weekly coaching sessions, professional development workshops, and collaborative reflection opportunities with your department and grade-level teams, allowing you to refine your teaching practice and enhance your skills in delivering high-quality math instruction.

At Democracy Prep, we understand the importance of fostering social-emotional well-being in our scholars. As an Elementary Math Teacher, you'll create a positive classroom culture that promotes strong partnerships with students and their families, enabling them to engage meaningfully with curriculum content and community activities while prioritizing their emotional and social development.

Elementary Math Teachers at Democracy Prep utilize a coherent, research-based curriculum designed to create engaging and rigorous lessons. This curriculum is focused on high expectations for all scholars and aligns with best practices in education, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to succeed in math.

Democracy Prep places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion within its classrooms. As an Elementary Math Teacher, you'll participate in ongoing training and dialogue surrounding issues of race and identity, enabling you to create an inclusive environment that supports all scholars' diverse backgrounds and fosters authentic connections among students.

At Democracy Prep, we recognize that family involvement is crucial to student success. As an Elementary Math Teacher, you'll maintain strong communication with families, keeping them informed about classroom activities and student progress, which fosters partnerships that directly contribute to a positive learning environment and the overall growth of our scholars.

In your response, emphasize your strategies for assessing students’ individual needs and adapting lessons accordingly. Discuss the use of diverse instructional materials and varied assessment methods to engage all learners and support their growth in mathematics.

Share a specific situation where you gathered and analyzed assessment data to make instructional decisions. Highlight how this data guided your lesson planning and improved student performance in the math curriculum.

Discuss the techniques you use to build relationships with students, set clear expectations, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Cite specific examples of how you've fostered a supportive classroom for all scholars.

Focus on your ability to provide individualized support, such as small group instruction, targeted interventions, and using formative assessments to monitor progress. Share your commitment to scaffolding learning and ensuring students feel confident and capable.

Explain how you utilize various technological tools and resources—like virtual simulations or educational apps—to enhance math lessons. Share how these tools engage students and facilitate collaborative learning among peers.

Discuss your approach to integrating community service and real-world applications of math in your teaching. Explain how these experiences enrich your students' understanding of math's relevance in everyday life and promote civic engagement.

Choose a lesson that showcases your creativity and effectiveness as a teacher. Acknowledge what made it successful, how you engaged students, and what positive outcomes resulted from that lesson.

Share your commitment to professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and self-reflection. Talk about specific workshops or coaching experiences you've engaged in that have enhanced your instructional skills.

Highlight your proactive communication techniques, such as regular updates through emails, parent-teacher conferences, and informative newsletters. Stress the importance of fostering relationships with families to support student success.

Discuss how you embody the values of Democracy Prep by focusing on college readiness, civic engagement, and commitment to diversity and inclusion in your teaching practices. Explain how these values guide your decision-making in the classroom.