Upper Grades Math Teacher, Grades 9-12

Company DescriptionWelcome 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 DescriptionWHY TEACH AT AVENUES?Avenues | The World School prepares students for engaged global citizenship during a time of unprecedented complexity and accelerating change, combining language immersion, interdisciplinary learning, a global curriculum, and a culture of creativity and deep collaboration.DEEP COLLABORATION, CONSTANT EVOLUTIONCollaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do. At Avenues, no one teaches on an island. Substantial time to collaborate is embedded into the schedule. Teacher teams design learning experiences together. This intensity of collaboration is challenging as well as exciting: we're always evolving, learning from each other and seeking to improve.SECONDARY DIVISIONThe Middle and Upper Grades are where our ambitious goals for Avenues graduates, defined in our mission statement, are most comprehensively realized. While in grades 6-12, we prepare students for a globally connected, innovation-driven, and largely unknown future. Our students will be: accomplished in all the academic skills you would expect, at ease beyond their borders, and confident because they excel in a particular passion.WHAT YOU'LL DOAvenues uses a problem-based mathematics pedagogy and curriculum. Math in Middle/Upper grades is taught through a student centered approach, 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. You will also:● 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, dynamic, and joyful learning community● Collaborate intensively with colleagues to continually deepen student learning● Inspire trust and confidence among parents and familiesQualificationsMath 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 on and continually grow in teaching practice● Strong content knowledge in math● Pedagogy that engages all students in interesting, meaningful and challenging work● Experience teaching math, with clear evidence of student learning and growth● A strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every studentAdditional InformationAvenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks. Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.