STEM Ed Announcement: Math Teacher Opening

[Morton Sternheim <mort@k12s.phast.umass.edu>]

This is not a UMass program.
Contact information is below.
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Mathematics Teacher (preferably with a physics, or other science,
background)

Grades: 6 - 12
Job beginning: September 2010

Meridian Academy is an urban, independent, secondary school in
Brookline, MA and a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools
(http://www.essentialschools.org). Class sizes are 16 or fewer
students. The school will enroll approximately 40 students next year 
as it grows to its final size of approximately 100 students.

Meridian's curriculum is interdisciplinary and project-based.
Mathematics, science, and engineering are taught in core, integrated courses.
Mathematical and scientific ideas are developed in ways that support
connected learning. Student problem-posing is the starting point for
problem-solving and long-term original research and learning. Classes are
lengthy to support in-depth investigations.

Meridian is seeking a full-time Mathematics teacher to teach and co-teach
integrated MST classes. Candidates should have experience bringing a
broad, intellectual perspective to their work and be excited about the
opportunity to work with other MST teachers to continue to develop our seven-year
curriculum. To see a sample of our current course offerings, please visit
http://meridianacademy.org/learning_at_meridian/mst.htm. 

Responsibilities/opportunities include:
*        Teaching and co-teaching 2 or 3 integrated classes. Create
activities that help students develop academic skills, make connections
between ideas, master essential knowledge, and grow in their curiosity
and creativity.
*        Modeling for students what original research is like. Mentoring
students one-on-one with their research projects.
*        Advising students and communicating with their families.
*        Developing and implementing methods of assessment that accurately
reflect each student's progress with skills, content, and habits of mind.

Qualifications:
*        Two or more years teaching mathematics and/or physics at the
secondary level. Please do not submit materials unless you have this
experience. 
*        A bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related discipline. A
master's degree is preferred. 
*        A flexible and energetic personality that can work productively in
a
changing and growing school environment. 
*        Strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse students and
families. Ability to participate in shared decision-making that invites
everyone to contribute to the improvement of the school.
*        Experience and/or interest in working with both middle and high
school age students.

How to Apply:
*        Consult our website to learn more about the school and to gain a
fuller picture of the goals and philosophy of Meridian Academy. 
*        Send a resume and  cover letter describing your teaching philosophy
with a discussion of some of your work with students by email to Joshua
Abrams at jabrams@meridianacademy.org.

Compensation: This is an incredible opportunity for a creative teacher to
enjoy curricular flexibility as they work in depth with small groups of
students. Benefits are good, salary schedule is modest. 

Joshua Abrams
Head of School
Meridian Academy
Curiosity * Creativity * Community
1187 Beacon Street 
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
http://www.meridianacademy.org 
Meridian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap in
administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
hiring, and other school-administered programs