Middle School 5/6 Math Teacher- Leave Replacement

Staten Island Academy seeks applicants for Grade 5/6 Math leave replacement for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Ideal candidates will have three to five years of middle school teaching experience in math using an inquiry-based pedagogy, and a demonstrated passion for teaching young adolescents. Working with a skilled team, the teacher will bring creativity and imagination to building a meaningful, outcomes oriented curriculum for students of varied skill levels, subject backgrounds and learning profiles.

The teacher in this position will also serve as an academic advisor. At the Academy, advisors work closely with deans, school counselors, learning specialists and families to provide wrap-around support for a group of 8-12 students.

Teaching Responsibilities

• maintain safe, productive, developmentally appropriate learning environments for students in Middle School;
• teach two sections of Grade 5 math and the sections of Grade 6 math including all planning and preparation, classroom instruction and assessment;
• With a classroom teacher, support math instruction in Grade 2 class 1-2 times/week;
• meet with students outside the classroom as needed to support their learning;
• communicate with students and families, providing timelywritten and oral feedback on student progress;
• participate actively, positively, and professionally in all faculty meetings.

Advising Responsibilities

• structure and lead regular advisory meetings that support executive functioning skills, strong study habits, and teambuilding;
• communicate with families about student progress, including end of trimester conferences in November;
• communicate effectively with student services staff about individual student needs.