Math Teacher

The School District of Hartford Jt. 1 (HJT1) is dedicated to the success of each student through the active participation of students, staff, family, and community. We believe in honoring individual strengths, accommodating varying learning styles, celebrating diversity, providing a sense of belonging, and promoting a safe and positive environment. Together, we will create an academically challenging environment and a desire for life-long learning.

HJT1 is a 4K-8th Grade district located in Washington and Dodge Counties; 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee, 55 miles south of Oshkosh, and 60 miles northeast of Madison. The city of Hartford is in the rolling hills of the scenic Kettle Moraine with Pike Lake State Park, Holy Hill Basilica & National Shrine and Erin Hills Golf Course minutes from the city limits. We are a community of over 16,000 with strong education, and many attractions such as the Schauer Arts Center and Recreation Center, and a variety of retail stores and restaurants. Hartford is an active community with many organizations and groups uplifting the home community feel. The HJT1 District is made up of two elementary buildings and one middle school building.

The School District of Hartford Jt. #1 is seeking a skilled and highly motivated middle school math teacher to join our team at Central Middle School. We are committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all students through engaging instruction, meaningful relationships, and continuous improvement. We value educators who are reflective in practice, collaborative in their work, and dedicated to helping students grow academically and personally. Candidates with experience in Illustrative Math or a math curriculum that helps students develop critical thinking skills and problem-based math is preferred. Join our District's team of educators, where prioritizing students' needs is paramount.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold or be able to obtain a Wisconsin DPI licensure in Elementary or Regular Education for grades 6-8 (1088 or 1777) and/or Math Teaching License (1400)
• Possess strong content-area knowledge and understanding of providing math instruction to middle school students
• Collaborate with content area and grade level teachers to develop, refine, and deliver high quality math instruction for our students
• Create an engaging, challenging, and age-appropriate classroom environment that encourages all students to achieve high levels of learning
• Demonstrate strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Understand and implement best practices for instruction
• Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities related to a variety of topics impacting the key work of educators
• Maintain positive and effective communication with students, families, and staff
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered school culture
• Differentiate instruction and learning activities to meet the diverse needs of students
• Possess a clear vision, energy, and passion for teaching mathematics to students
• Guide and supervise groups of students while maintaining a positive attitude and a safe learning environment
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Prior experience as a middle school math teacher, preferred, but not required.

• Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to any role(s) for which they are qualified, as applications are screened immediately upon submission.*

The School District of Hartford Jt. 1 does not discriminate in the employment of any staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. For more information, refer to Policy 1422, 3122 and 8913.