The Cathedral School is seeking an experienced Math Teacher to teach an ISEE/SSAT Prep course for students. The position will involve teaching two one-hour blocks of math on Fridays after school from 3:45-5:45. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school students and a deep understanding of the ISEE and SSAT tests.
Responsibilities:
Teach two one-hour blocks of math for eighth graders in the ISEE/SSAT Prep course (3:34-4:45; 4:45-5:45).
Develop and implement a curriculum that covers all necessary mathematics concepts and skills required for the ISEE/SSAT tests (course materials include The Princeton Review SSAT & ISEE book).
Teach test-taking strategies specific to the ISEE/SSAT tests.
Develop and implement effective lesson plans that engage and motivate students.
Create assignments and assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
Collaborate with English Test Prep Teacher to ensure consistency of instruction and student success.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field.
Teaching or tutoring experience, preferably with middle school students.
Deep knowledge of the ISEE and SSAT tests, as well as test-taking strategies.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Test Prep Course Dates:
September 8, 2023
September 15, 2023
September 29, 2023
October 13, 2023
October 20, 2023
October 27, 2023
November 10, 2023
November 17, 2023
December 1, 2023
December 8, 2023
Salary:
Test prep teachers are compensated $165.00 per hour. The total compensation for the ten-week course is $3,300.
The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. Located on New York City’s Upper West Side on the 11.5-acre Close of the Cathedral, the School offers a unique setting for the celebration of the many traditions shared by its families. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children’s intellectual, ethical, social, and emotional growth. The Cathedral School offers a stimulating environment in which each child can become an articulate, confident, and responsible citizen of the world. Continuing a century-old relationship, the School draws upon the Cathedral’s vast resources and provides its children’s choir.
