Part-Time One-Year Substitute Middle School Math Teacher

Lab School Middle School Faculty The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide one of the world's most outstanding pre-collegiate educational experiences. Because Lab is part of the University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life—of thought and exploration—infuses all aspects of our curriculum, and students in every grade benefit from outstanding UChicago academicians and access to unmatched resources. John Dewey—one of the great minds in education—established the Schools in 1896 as a place to explore and implement his theories on childhood education. Today’s students still benefit from his vision, and today’s Lab faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field.

Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are affiliated with the University, half live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northern Indiana. Lab’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the Schools and its community; approximately half of our 2,000 students are people of color and families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes.

The Laboratory Schools seek the finest employees—people who wish to inspire a love of learning in our students and join a vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training, in many different disciplines. At Lab, we value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. We seek employees who share a similar commitment to these values. Lab people are engaged and excited by our mission of igniting and nurturing an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the youngest members of the University of Chicago’s academic community.

The Laboratory Schools is a great place to work and our connection to the University provides our faculty and staff with opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.

• Work in collaboration with their own faculty and interact productively with colleagues outside their faculty, other professionals, staff and administrators, and parents.
• All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and are expected to work the required days as stipulated in that agreement.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers in the Mathematics Department to ensure that curricula are developmentally appropriate and work synergistically with the Mathematics department’s scope and sequence.
• Teach one section of Pre-Algebra for the 2023-24 school year.
• Maintain up-to-date teaching techniques to provide middle school math students with a quality educational experience in a Pre-Algebra class. This includes the development of and execution of curricula that focus on inquiry-based experiences, multiple levels of engagement, and the use of mathematics tools and technology.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Organizational skills required.
• Creativity required.
• Ability to manage stressful situations required.
• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
• Analytical skills required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.
• Decision-making skills required.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
• Computational skills required.
• Problem-solving skills required.
• Strong interpersonal, and the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Strong knowledge of child development required.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.

• Master's degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

• Teaching experience at the Middle and/or High school level preferred.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to use mathematics software such as Desmos and Geometer’s sketchpad preferred.
• Experience working with a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language and nationality preferred.

• Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
• Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.
• Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
• When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Professional References

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