3rd to 4th Grade Math Teacher
At Promesa Academy Charter School, we believe that every child deserves a joyful, engaging, and meaningful education. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our students through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. We empower students to become critical thinkers and problem-solvers who make an impact in their community and beyond.
Position Overview
Promesa Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated 3rd–5th Grade Math Teacher to join our K–5 campus. This educator will design and deliver rigorous, engaging math instruction that helps students build deep conceptual understanding, number sense, and confidence as mathematicians. The Math Teacher will work closely with grade-level teams to ensure instruction is aligned with state standards, grounded in strong pedagogy, and connected to real-world mathematical thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality, standards-based math lessons that promote conceptual understanding, fluency, and problem-solving.
Cultivate a joyful, student-centered math classroom that encourages inquiry, perseverance, and mathematical discourse.
Use hands-on tools, manipulatives, visual models, and real-world applications to deepen mathematical thinking.
Monitor student learning through ongoing formative assessments and use data to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
Collaborate with grade-level teams to align curriculum, analyze student work, and share instructional best practices.
Integrate social-emotional learning and culturally relevant practices into daily instruction.
Communicate consistently with families to support student growth and celebrate learning.
Participate in professional development and contribute to the ongoing strengthening of Promesa’s instructional model.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
Knowledge of math pedagogy aligned to elementary standards
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented learning environment
Preferred:
Experience teaching math in an upper-elementary setting (3rd–5th grade)
Familiarity with research-based math frameworks (e.g., CGI, Eureka/EngageNY, Illustrative Mathematics, Math Workshop structures)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time, salaried position (competitive and commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan participation
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement
Why Join Promesa?
At Promesa Academy, we are more than educators — we are innovators and lifelong learners. We are building a school where teachers have the autonomy to create, the support to thrive, and the inspiration to transform learning for every child. Join us in shaping a generation of confident, curious, and capable young mathematicians.