Math Teacher

Date: 25 Oct 2024

Location:

Sao Paulo, BR

Job ID: 3705

School: Avenues Sao Paulo

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Why Work at Avenues

Welcome to Avenues São Paulo! Since our doors opened in August 2018, we've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience. Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together. With a vibrant community of over 1100 students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.

Job Description

Avenues uses a problem-based mathematics pedagogy and curriculum. Math in Middle/Upper grades is taught through this method, where students discuss to find their solutions, continually reflect on mistakes and master mathematical concepts through working out problems together. Teachers facilitate discourse in class to guide students to deeper understanding of mathematics.

What You'll Do

Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs
Build a learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community
Collaborate intensively with colleagues to continually deepen student learning
Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families

About You

Math teachers at Avenues bring all or most of the following:

A remarkable entrepreneurial drive, creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition
Intellectual curiosity and humility, to reflect, welcome feedback, and continually grow in teaching practice
Strong content knowledge: at minimum, a bachelor's degree or equivalent study in mathematics
Pedagogy that engages all students in interesting, meaningful and challenging work
A strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student
At least 2 years of past teaching experience preferred, with strong evidence of student learning
Experience with differentiated instruction
Experience teaching physics, statistics or other higher-level math courses, with clear evidence of student learning and growth, is a bonus

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We make all employment-related decisions without regard to a person's race, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Moreover, we strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. This dedication to these principles ensures that we foster a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute.