Middle School Math Teacher
Middle School Math Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Divine Mercy Academy, a PreK3 - Grade 8 Catholic Elementary School located in Rockaway, NJ, is seeking a full-time temporaray Middle School Math Classroom Teacher (Grades 6-8) from around November 2026-February 2027.
Essential Functions
- Develop daily lessons based upon the Diocese of Paterson Math curriculum standards.
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Administers NWEA MAP tests and analyzes student assessment results to plan instruction that will meet the needs of each student.
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the school.
- Support and uphold Gospel values and the philosophy of Catholic education.
- Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Lead daily prayer, and participates in school liturgies.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and Diocesan policies and establishes and maintains standards for student behavior.
- Coordinate with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess student learning and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Model behaviors that promote high expectations for students, staff, and faculty.