Quest Forward High School Santa Rosa · 21 hours ago
Middle School Math and Science Teacher | Quest Forward Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expQuest Forward Santa Rosa is a private high school that has recently expanded to include middle school education. The Middle School Math and Science Teacher will deliver engaging instruction, develop curriculum, and support student growth in a supportive learning environment, contributing to the establishment of a strong middle school culture.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in alignment with state standards, college readiness assessments, and school priorities
Develop and implement student-centered lesson plans that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including hands-on activities, project-based learning, and technology integration
Regularly assess student progress using a combination of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
Provide students with clear, actionable feedback that supports growth and mastery
Build strong relationships with students, fostering a culture of high expectations, accountability, and support
Serve as an Advisory teacher, mentoring a small group of students in academic and personal growth for their entire middle school experience at Quest Forward
Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed
Collaborate with support personnel to meet the needs of all learners
Contribute to the development of a strong school culture within the school through tutoring, clubs, or extracurricular opportunities
Work closely with fellow teachers and school leadership to align curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies
Participate in school-wide professional development to continuously refine instructional practice, including regular data and assessment reflection cycles
Engage in feedback cycles with the Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Principal to improve teaching effectiveness
Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively
Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community
Support families in seeing the relevance of math in their child’s future careers and post-secondary aspirations
Qualification
Required
3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in middle school or high school mathematics and/or science
Strong track record of student achievement
Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of varying levels
Proven academic growth for students below grade level with interventions
Experience integrating technology into math instruction, particularly to enhance student engagement
Deep belief in all students' potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations
A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Passion for mathematics and/or science education and making STEM relevant and engaging for students
Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Quest Forward's college prep school
Benefits
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Other benefits
Company
Quest Forward High School Santa Rosa
Quest Forward High Schools are forward-thinking high schools located in Santa Rosa, California, and Omaha, Nebraska (with more on the horizon).
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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