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Math Teacher Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated March 4, 2025

A math teacher, or mathematics instructor, is a subject-specific type of elementary, middle school or high school educator who has the responsibility of teaching mathematics and related subjects to students. High school and middle school math teachers are often similar to other types of nonuniversity-level teachers in that the subjects they teach can shift, based on organizational and curriculum needs. In other words, a degree in mathematics isn’t always necessarily needed for this profession.

Math teacher duties and responsibilities

Licensed and qualified math teachers should be competent at organizing and delivering education curriculums to groups of students in an effective way. They must understand the fundamentals of their teaching subject and be able to explain them to students as needed. They also need to carefully supervise and assess student performance. Their key responsibilities include the following:

  • Communicating with students in an understandable, effective way about daily lessons and instructions
  • Establishing clear learning objectives and developing these with their students
  • Collaborating with a school’s administration in enforcing rules of behavior, class participation and conduct for students
  • Developing flexible, effective teaching tools and methods to help students learn mathematics
  • Creating and assigning learning projects, essays, tests, quizzes and homework for students, then grading their performance accurately on these assignments
  • Working with students individually if they need extra help and support in their math coursework

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Example 1

Math Teacher High School

Qualifications:

Must be an innovative, passionate, and energetic individual

9-12 Iowa teaching license required

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred but not required

Job Description:

Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students

Creates a climate that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Employs methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required

Develop and maintain an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Full time position beginning the 2023-2024 school year

Benefits:This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,296.00 - $75,593.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Fort Madison, IA 52627: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Have you been convicted of any offense for physical or sexual abuse of a child or dependent adult?
  • Have you ever had a charge of physical or sexual abuse of a child or dependent adult abuse against you substantiated?
  • Are you or have you ever been on a child and/or dependent adult abuse registry in any state?
  • Have you ever had any civil judgment or other court order, including but not limited to a restraining order, entered against you resulting from allegations of abuse, assault, battery, harassment, intimidation, neglect, stalking, or other threatening behavior toward other persons? If yes, provide a detailed explanation. (Answering "yes" is not an automatic bar to employment).
  • Have you ever had any professional license, certificate, registration, or credential revoked, suspended, or surrendered before its expiration? If yes, provide a detailed explanation. (Answering "yes" is not an automatic bar to employment).
  • Have you ever been convicted of, or plead guilty to a deferred judgement for, a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction/deferred judgement is not an automatic bar to employment).
  • Have you ever been denied any professional license for which you applied? If yes, provide a detailed explanation. (Answering "yes" is not an automatic bar to employment).

    License/Certification:
  • Teaching State of Iowa Teaching License Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Calling all Mathematics Maestros!

    What if we told you there is a place where students are taught geometry by learning to build a skateboard ramp? Where an unconventional idea becomes the conventional way to teach? Where students partner with their teachers, who equally mentor them in their learning journey? Curious?

    We are currently seeking Math Maestros like you! Our education model of one student to one teacher is unlike any other. Our spirited and talented teachers provide life-changing educational experiences to middle and high school students through our personalized approach to education. Our educators are committed to students realizing their academic potential and their emotional and social growth.

    We are Fusion Academy, and we are anxiously waiting to meet you!

    Love. Motivate. Teach. That is our bedrock. We care about kids plain and simple. We listen to them, we encourage them, and we mentor them toward acquiring surefootedness. And that is when magic happens. When they are engaged and sure of themselves, they learn. Our approach is possible and successful because of its simplicity: One teacher to one student. When you join Fusion, you change kids' lives, one lesson at a time.

    Our campuses are small by design with 75 to 100 students enrolled. The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Every campus is unique and so too are our teachers. Just like our students, we accept you for who you are. Uniqueness is our normal.

    Erase the memory of a classroom packed like a can of sardines and the thought of a roster with hundreds of students. Remember ' we like to keep things simple!

    We welcome applicants from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversify Fusion.

    You will have a real impact. Don't take our word for it, take our parents words.

    When you join Fusion, you will be:

  • Welcomed by an inspiring group of teachers to an inclusive campus.
  • Onboarded by a committed group of trainers.
  • Supported by a campus team of enthusiastic education leaders.
  • Bolstered by a national education team of pros.
  • Impressed by a vast library of trainings and modules.
  • Befriended by like-minded/ purposed professionals.
  • Propelled by engaging professional development opportunities.

    What you will bring to Fusion:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level Math background.
  • A collaborative and exploratory approach to learning.
  • A passion for Math and a drive to share it with others.
  • A capacity to try innovative approaches to help students learn.
  • A heart filled with compassion, tolerance, and patience.
  • A flexible schedule to accommodate student schedules.
  • A disciplined approach to time management.
  • An ability to appreciate the calm moments and manage the stressful ones through self-regulation and by keeping a positive outlook.
  • A propensity to reserve judgement and to react and respond with curiosity and compassion.
  • A clean background check.

    Great to have but not required:

  • A teaching certification.
  • Previous teaching experience.

    What we offer:

    - Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits (Full-Time).



  • Paid Planning Time.
  • 401 K Matching Contribution (Full-Time).
  • Year-Long On-Boarding, Training, and Support.
  • Leadership Opportunities.
  • National Geographic Mobility.
  • Advanced On-Going Professional Development.
  • Wide Professional Resource Network.
  • Gold Standard Learning Management System.
  • Interactive, Fun Campus Community.
  • Loads of Food and Goodies.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Alpharetta, GA 30009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Alpharetta, GA 30009 for this job? Please note, we do not provide relocation assistance.

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Location: In person

    • Example 3

    To help achieve our vision, LPCA is seeking a Part-Time Middle School Math teacher with a dynamic Christian testimony. The teacher will present instruction of course content, facilitate learning opportunities, assess student participation and achievement, and will be expected to comply with the job duties and expectations set forth below or as assigned by School Administration from time to time.

    This position is part-time, teaching classes on MWF.

    General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Employee is expected to:

  • Be able to affirm Legacy s mission and statement of faith.
  • Facilitate a positive and productive learning environment
  • Provide substantial opportunities for student achievement
  • Provide for instruction of applicable course content
  • Create lesson plans
  • Update and maintain curriculum guides for all courses assigned
  • Assess student achievement and mastery of content
  • Responsible for student grading/evaluation within timeline and deadlines set by Administration
  • Respond to email in a timely manner and assist parents and students as needed
  • Communicate effectively and regularly with parents.
  • Be an example of Christian maturity to students, families and colleagues
  • Collaborate, interact and work well with others, including students, parents and guardians, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, vendors and any other personnel involved with the School or education process
  • Maintain a positive, collaborative, cooperative, helpful attitude and a team spirit
  • Employees must attend church services in accordance with the Legacy s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement, and are encouraged to be active in their local churches in addition to regular church attendance
  • Attendance is required at all meetings announced by the administration.
  • Comply with any duty, obligation, requirement or directive given to Employee by Administration.

    Requirements
    Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor s Degree in the subject area or a related field from an accredited institution. He/she will have a proven and successful track record in improving student achievement, preferably in faith-based institutions.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Expected hours: 20 30 per Location: In person

    • Example 4

    Middle School Math Teacher

    Purpose:

  • *

    The Montessori School of Englewood is searching for a certified Mathematics teacher for the Middle School level. This individual will work with the Middle School Team and the Director of Middle School in implementing the school's curriculum. This individual will be responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program, establishing positive learning expectation standards for all pupils, and evaluating pupils' progress and maintaining current and accurate records of pupils' achievements; implementing instructional methods, including, but not limited to, applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology, drawing from the range of instructional materials available in the school, and participating in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques.

    *
    Reports to: Middle School Director

    Qualifications:
  • Successful teaching experience in a middle school Math setting.

  • The candidate demonstrates

  • a high level of professional commitment to the school's vision and areas of academic focus;

  • leadership skills and the ability to work closely and cooperatively with fellow team members, other*
    *building staff members, building administrators

  • vital insight and understanding of the needs of middle school students;

  • the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups

  • the ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with various groups (i.e., staff, parents, and community members).

  • Candidates must be willing to make a two-year commitment to serving in this position

    Performance Responsibilities:
    *
    *
  • Attends regular Middle School team meetings;

  • Writes and submits weekly lesson plans.

  • Coordinates and conducts conferences with students and parents;

  • Serves as a representative on school committees as requested by the Middle School Director

  • Provides schedules for new students as they enter the school either at the beginning or during the school year;

  • Assumes homeroom responsibilities.

    *
    *
    License Requirements

    Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of Education:
  • Professional Educator License (PEL)

  • Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)

    Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.

    Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and guardians, staff members, and community representatives in providing an appropriate educational program; ability to understand the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of pupils.
    *

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Chicago, IL 60636: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

    • Example 5

    Looking forwork where you can make a difference?*
    At Sunrise you can have a career in creating JOY and Healing Generations!
    Teacher, Sunrise

  • Sunrise offers an amazing atmosphere of acceptance and support in a wonderful environment! Located in St. George, UT, where red rock and beauty abound, you may come alive and thrive with the visual rewards of nature. The warm climate in the area offers a chance for quick access to local, state, and national parks. Since Sunrise Academy is located in-town it provides an environment of security and community involvement for our girls to have access to local Universities, jobs, service, and other community opportunities.
  • Our company is striving to bring adolescent depression, anxiety, and suicide to all-time lows by 2028.
  • Our program serves adolescent girls. Students live in a family style residence where community and interpersonal relationships are encouraged.
  • As a Teacher, you will be actively involved in all levels of teaching, treatment planning, modeling healthy boundaries and limits and collaborating with other employees to ensure a quality continuum of care. Our team works to uncover the academic, social, and emotional potential of girls who have been held back by emotional and behavioral struggles. Sunrise incorporates Relational DBT into every aspect of the program and ensures that therapists and staff are trained to help girls practice these skills on a continual basis.
  • Our residential campus becomes part of the expanded classroom that consists of camping, hiking, rappelling, skiing, snowboarding, and other activities.
  • As a Teacher, you will be supported by an experienced Executive Director, Clinical Director, Administrative Team, and Residential Staff focused on the mission to facilitate lasting positive change for young people and their families.

    *
    What does Sunrise
  • offer you? ([website])
    As the Teacher, you will enjoy the following benefits and responsibilities:

  • Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.
  • Company Paid Holidays plus a PTO accrual schedule.
  • Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.
  • Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.
  • Sunrise and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results.

    *
    What do you bring to this position?*

  • Licensed or ability to be licensed in state of Utah Licensed Secondary Teacher or equivalent.
  • A desire to facilitate client growth through a team approach, working with other care providers.
  • Ability to challenge adolescents in a way that makes them feel loved and cared for.
  • Ability to design, implement and adapt to the vast variety of learning, behavioral and emotional needs of the students.
  • Flexibility in schedule and availability as this position requires occasional evening activities and semi-annual camping trips with the students.
  • Interest in behavioral sciences.
  • Preferred -Two years of working experience as a licensed secondary teacher.
  • Preferred - One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
  • Ability to pass a state background check.

    *
    I am interested in learning more. Who do I contact?

  • HR Department, [website]
  • Submit a resume at ([website])

    Sunrise is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Sunrise is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Sunrise seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global Type: Full-time
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    What does a math teacher do?

    A math teacher provides academic guidance to students in a public or private school. This is a task shared by all school teachers, regardless of the subject they teach. Math teachers need to tailor their academic guidance around the central subject of math. This means writing and arranging curriculums, assignments, coursework, essay subjects, tests and projects that help their students learn the essentials of mathematics according to their academic level. Math teachers should accurately grade student performance, so they can communicate learning avenues that need improvement.

    Math teachers also need to build effective communication with their students to educate them successfully, so they’ll know whether they’re succeeding or failing at their learning tasks.

    Math teacher skills and qualifications

    A qualified and effective math teacher needs to have a set of strongly developed diverse skills, including:

    • Highly organized planning and time management capabilities
    • A fundamental understanding of math
    • Extremely effective interpersonal and communications skills
    • Technical proficiency in creating and tracking coursework, tests and other assignments for numerous students
    • Precise verbal and written instruction abilities
    • Patience and emotional management skills for dealing with students of assorted ages and personalities

    Math teacher experience requirements

    Math teachers should have a bachelor’s degree in education or mathematics. They may gain practical experience through teaching assistant programs, fellowships and internships. Employers look for periods of experience in these capacities among candidates, even if the experience isn’t necessarily specific to math as a subject. Previous work in relevant fields that made use of mathematics or teaching can also be beneficial.

    Math teacher education and training requirements

    The training and education requirements for math teachers can vary from one state, jurisdiction, organization or professional setting to another. In some institutions, employers seek candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in education, while in other settings, a math-specific degree may be required. Postgraduate degrees are also an asset, and in some cases, necessary for a math teaching position. Throughout the United States, math teachers in public schools and many private schools need to be licensed and certified by their state government. In some states, this certification requires an academic background in mathematics.

    Job description samples for similar positions

    If a math teacher job description isn’t quite what you’re looking for, you might want to consider looking at job descriptions for these related fields:

    Math teacher salary expectations

    Overall, math teachers in the United States earn an average of about $47,807 per year. This salary often comes with medical, dental and vision benefits.

    Math teacher job description FAQs

    Are the qualifications for math teachers in private institutions different from those of public schools?

    Sometimes, but not always. In most U.S. public schools, state certification and licensing are required in addition to a post-secondary degree. In private schools, depending on state-specific rules, certain licensing and degree requirements may be waived for some candidates with sufficient unique and relevant experience.

    How are math tutors and math teachers different? 

    Math teachers can often work additional hours as math tutors, and conversely, math tutors may also be math teachers, but the two job titles are very different. A math tutor usually teaches small groups or individual students privately in a far less formal setting. The legal certification requirements for a math tutor are often much lower, and desired professional experience is at the discretion of the employer.

    Do elementary school and high school math teachers have the same academic certification requirements?

    Technically they do, but in practice, sometimes they don’t. Elementary school teachers usually teach math as just one of their subjects and at a very basic level, and a bachelor’s degree in education is usually enough. However, high school math teachers might need no more than a bachelor’s degree, but often they also need a minor or at least some university coursework in advanced mathematics.

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