Math Teacher

ORGANIZATION: 

Rainier Scholars is a comprehensive academic enrichment program that supports students of color over a 12-year journey – from 5th grade to college graduation. We seek to serve those who are most under-represented on college campuses and have the greatest number of barriers to achieving a college education: 85% qualify as low-income, 90% would be the first in their family to earn a college degree. Our program offers rigorous academics, leadership development and personalized support for scholars, providing access to educational pathways and myriad opportunities previously unimagined. 

With a budget size of $10 million, a staff team of 50+ full-time employees and 675+ scholars and families whom we currently serve in Seattle and Tacoma, Rainier Scholars has established a positive brand for our unwavering commitment to education, proven success rate, and sustainable impact. We grow new generations of diverse college graduates, career professionals, and community leaders. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Rainier Scholars – Tacoma launched in late spring 2021 and welcomed its first cohort during the summer of June 2022. It is designed as a unique public-school partnership that collaborates alongside fellow educators to improve the outcomes of students who face the biggest barriers to success. We work towards the larger goal of expanding opportunities for everyone by centering the experiences of Multi-Generational African Americans, a group facing a highly complex set of barriers due to the country’s history of enslavement and segregation, in our program design. 

Through intensive classroom instruction and academic enrichment opportunities, the Math Teacher prepares scholars for rigorous middle and high school honors programs in public schools. We are currently hiring math teachers for our 5th and 6th graders. Rainier Scholars - Tacoma teachers seek to accomplish the following three goals in curriculum, instruction and assessment: 

• Exposure to challenging content that will be present in rigorous academic settings; 
• Development of advanced skills that will allow students to perform at top levels; 
• Integration of cultural identity and resiliency themes relevant to the journey of a Rainier Scholar. 

The Rainier Scholars - Tacoma math curriculum is designed to prepare all students to be ready for Algebra no later than 8th grade. Math focuses on ensuring all students are working from a level playing field regardless of their previous math background. Students practice verifying their answers and presenting well organized work.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Direct classroom instruction on a weekly basis in person, from 9/30/25 - 5/19/26, leading two sections of students (1:12 teacher to student ratio). 
• Incorporate the use of online platforms into the course in order to track student progress toward meeting grade level standards.  
• Provide frequent written and oral feedback on student progress and work, including writing progress reports three times a year.  
• Respond to student and families’ questions/needs during the school year, including taking phone calls in the evenings and weekends (with appropriate boundaries around availability).  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  
• Minimum of three years teaching or other proven equivalent experience. 
• Highly organized, interested in collaboration, and possess strong listening and communication skills. 
• Passion for working with a diverse group of young people. 
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. 

DESIRED 

• Course subject area expertise. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in UbD unit design (Understanding by Design, Wiggins & McTighe, 2005). 
• Experience teaching at the elementary or middle school level with diverse populations. 
• Tacoma residency and/or deep connection to the Tacoma community. 

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, & WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

Compensation for this role is $50/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), in accordance with Washington State law.   

Teachers are compensated for instructional time on Tuesdays, as well as for lesson preparation and grading time (up to 4 hours per week). This schedule is subject to change as needs arise. Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 from Sept 30, 2025 - May 19, 2026. Classes are not held during TPS breaks. (Monthly staff meeting 5:00–5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month for planning and collaboration.) 
 

Our work is rooted in ensuring people from marginalized communities have the opportunity to thrive in education and careers that they are passionate about. Rainier Scholars is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for our scholars, families, and staff. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage people of color, first generation college graduates, and people from working class backgrounds to apply.