6th Grade Math Teacher: 2026-27 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

At Ivy Academy, we believe learning should be meaningful, engaging, & connected to the real world. We are seeking a passionate, student-centered 6th Grade Math Teacher who is excited to help students develop strong mathematical thinking while fostering curiosity, confidence, & a growth mindset. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who values relationships, embraces collaboration, and creates a classroom where every student feels challenged, supported, and capable of success.

The 6th Grade Math Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, standards-aligned mathematics instruction that prepares students for future academic success while encouraging critical thinking, perseverance, and problem-solving. This teacher will collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and contribute to Ivy Academy's positive, student-focused culture.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging daily math instruction aligned to Tennessee Academic Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Create a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and academically rigorous.
• Foster mathematical reasoning, collaboration, and productive struggle.
• Utilize technology and hands-on learning experiences to deepen student understanding.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and communicate progress regularly with families.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, intervention staff, and administration.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Support Ivy Academy's mission, values, and commitment to student success.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Tennessee teaching license (or ability to obtain one)
• Endorsement appropriate for middle grades mathematics
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Must be able to hike 3.5 miles on uneven terrain & lead a class of students in an outdoor environment

Preferred:

• Previous middle school teaching experience
• Experience with project-based learning (PBL)
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and MTSS/RTI practices
• Experience integrating instructional technology into mathematics instruction

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Believes all students can learn and achieve at high levels.
• Is a passionate steward of the outdoors
• Builds meaningful relationships with students.
• Creates engaging, student-centered lessons.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues.
• Uses data to drive instructional decisions.
• Demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• Models professionalism, integrity, and lifelong learning.

Ivy Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

*Please Note: We are required by TN Law to run a full background check. Your fingerprints will be submitted to TBI and FBI. Please make sure to indicate if you have ever been convicted, pled guilty, or pled nolo contendere to a criminal offense. The disclosure of a conviction does not automatically preclude you from employment with Ivy Academy. However, falsification of your application may result in an offer of employment being withdrawn and/or preclude you from employment. Furthermore, knowingly falsifying information required by TCA 49-5-406(a)(1) constitutes a Class A misdemeanor which must be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution.