Middle School Math Teacher

Description

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology-rich school. Thus, teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff at St. Michael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to think critically, reflect, explore, and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence

Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Ideal Candidates

A math teacher in our learning community fosters a student-centered environment where students are active participants in their learning and teachers serve as facilitators of meaningful mathematical experiences. Through inquiry, collaboration, purposeful discourse, and timely feedback, teachers support students in progressing in their learning while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

This role requires cultivating a classroom culture that values curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, respectful collaboration, and productive struggle. Teachers are expected to support students in building strong conceptual foundations, making connections across learning, and developing the confidence and agency to think critically and contribute meaningfully within a community of learners.

Summary of Position

 St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative Middle School Math Teacher (Grade 6) for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate must work well on a team, have excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues and the community, and be a motivated, life-long learner. St. Michael’s Prep believes in teaching the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside academic progress. We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident, comfortable, and secure in their learning environment; therefore, we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction. 

This middle school position entails teaching four sections of classes, one elective, and serving as a grade-level advisor. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty position that begins August 2026. The employee will report to the Head of Middle School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the PreK-12th-grade curriculum, tailored to meet students' diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
• Deliver feedback to students and parents through diverse channels, including progress reports, conferences, calls, emails, and individual meetings, providing insightful comments and targeted guidance for improvement.
• Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences, adhering to outlined accommodations in Student Support Plans.
• Exhibit organizational skills, creativity, and a collaborative approach while working with colleagues from various curricular departments.
• Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
• Attend an Intersession trip and grade-level day retreat.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned, including supervision during lunch, recess, and carpool duties.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree preferred
• At least two years of teaching experience is preferred
• Math teaching experience in independent schools is preferred
• Experience as a student advisor is preferred 

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé.  Contact Mrs. Linder, klinder@smcprep.org  Dean of STEM with any questions. 

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.