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Poly Prep seeks applicants for a Middle School Mathematics Support Teacher at our Dyker Heights campus. The list below is meant to highlight the important responsibilities inherent in teaching at Poly Prep Middle School. It does not, however, represent 100% of what teachers do on a day-to-day basis. Other tasks arise and teachers are expected to fulfill all duties to the highest standards of competence, skill, and efficiency. Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in mathematics and education. 
 
Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a passion for learning in and out of the classroom. 
 
With a 25-acre park-like setting in Brooklyn, we offer a great environment, with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pre-tax commute benefit, free parking, and free lunch).   
 
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and current resume detailing their interest in the position and specific evidence of their qualifications to Maria DiCarlo, Ed.D., Chair of Mathematics at hiring+math@polyprep.org
									

Teaching responsibilities include:
 
 
Work closely with head classroom teachers  to provide remediation and enrichment to students in grades 5-8 using a combination of co-teaching and pull-out models
 
Help assess student progress and maintain records
 
Attend parent/teacher conferences - lead some conferences as experience and need dictate - to be determined in conjunction with head teacher and Head of the Middle School
 
Participate in weekly team meetings
 
After consulting with head teacher, communicate additionally with families about student performance when needed
 
Administer ERB exams or other standardized tests as determined by the administration and teaching team
 
Participate in all class field trips
 
 
Administrative responsibilities include:
 
 
With head teacher, assist in writing progress reports
 
Participate in teacher duties such as advising, supervising grade-level break time, and lunch dismissal
 
Attend faculty meetings
 
Attend faculty professional development days and other school functions