7th/8th Math Teacher

Nevada City School of the Arts (NCSOTA), a TK-8 charter school in operation since 1994, is seeking a dynamic, culturally aware, stimulating and highly qualified 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher to join our team.

JOB TITLE: 7TH/8TH MATH TEACHER

SCHEDULE: 2026-27 School Year – Full-time

WAGE: $57,201 - $95,492* (Starting wage dependent on education and experience)

*NCSOTA Certificated Salary Schedule Step 1, Class II - Step 20, Class V 25/26

Nevada City School of the Arts' mission is to cultivate an equitable learning environment where every student is inspired to achieve academic excellence, develop a positive identity, and build productive relationships, through a rich, arts-integrated education. We are committed to empowering each student to thrive creatively, think critically, and engage meaningfully with the world.

NCSA serves grades TK-8 and is located in the foothills of Nevada County on 156 acres of forested land. For more information about the NCSA mission, model, and team, please visit our website at www.ncsota.org.

SUMMARY: The middle school teacher provides an enriched activities-based program for middle school students in a manner that nurtures and guides them, with great consideration for the needs of each individual child and the class as a whole, while supporting the vision & mission of NCSA. Utilizing an inquiry-based methodology is ideal.

• Instruct students in middle school grades based on the NCSA standards and CA Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Math for the purpose of supporting students' engagement
• Develop an engaging and inspiring math curriculum, integrating the arts, academics and social justice in coordination with NCSA's professional arts, music and movement teachers
• Participate in a team atmosphere with other middle school teachers
• Provide a level of instruction based on each student's achievement potential, by drawing on and valuing individual backgrounds, identities, interests, temperaments, development of social skills, through thorough lesson preparation, culturally responsive teaching and positive classroom management
• Promote self-directed, reflective learning for all students by engaging students in identity awareness, problem solving, critical thinking and other activities that make subject matter meaningful
• Establish and Articulate goals for student learning through the design and implementation of both short- and long-term classroom projects with a focus on equity and antiracism
• Fairly Assess students' progress, allowing multiple ways for students to show their learning, in order to inform instruction and document curriculum taught and mastered
• Attend monthly Team meetings, scheduled in-service days, assigned committee meetings, student success (SSTs) teams, I.E.P. meetings, class performances and other events where faculty attendance is important (e.g., Graduation, Back to School Night, Portfolio Night) as noted in the school activity calendar
• Work Cooperatively with Special Education staff to ensure that neuro-diverse learners are equitably educated, valued, and have a successful school experience
• Prepare and Continue Upkeep of a culturally aware, organized, clean, and attractive classroom throughout the year
• Foster healthy, supportive relationships with all colleagues
• Support the efforts of all support staff including electives teachers, visiting artists, and musicians. Support in this area includes assisting with classroom management and supervision of students when necessary
• Participate in teacher enrichment activities (when school funds allow). Especially those that focus on antiracism, equity, integrating art into the curriculum and promoting NCSA's mission
• Oversee all aspects of class field studies including the budget and the training of chaperones
• Perform recess duty and after-school pickup duty as assigned by the director
• Provide Report Cards two times per year (January and June). These reports will be both rubric-based and include a brief written narrative
• Create a Professional Development Plan at the beginning of evaluation years and collaborate with the School Director in the implementation of that plan
• Participate in staff development focused on agreed-upon areas of program/curriculum development
• Hold parent/teacher conferences and in November and March if necessary. Additional conferences will occur as deemed necessary by the teacher and/or Student Study Team
• Promote class community by organizing family gatherings for a class performance, celebration or by holding an introductory class parent meeting in September, and for all overnight field studies during the school year
• Communicate with parents through the weekly Monday Note, conferences, phone calls and email as needed
• Participate as a faculty representative in areas of school governance or committees as needed
• Support and administer statewide and other mandated testing/surveys to students
• Arrange for substitute teachers through the office or directly with the visiting teacher
• Abide by all personnel policies and procedures adopted by NCSA and the At-Will Agreement
• Accept other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

• Indoor/outdoor work environment
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Occasional lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.) Infrequent pushing and pulling
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE

• Bachelor's or higher degree
• Valid, current Single-subject math teaching credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• CLAD or equivalent
• DEI or Social Justice training encouraged

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance.

• Fingerprint and Background clearance
• Valid Tuberculosis clearance and every four years thereafter
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 45 days of employment and every two years thereafter
• Completion of mandatory training (video & in-person) within 6 weeks of employment and every year thereafter.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. NCSA reserves the right to modify this job posting at any time.

Employment with NCSA is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, by either the employee or the employer, in accordance with applicable law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NCSOTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We implement affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Supervisor: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Group: Certificated

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

TO APPLY:

Submit resume, cover letter, & minimum three (3) letters of recommendation to:

Nevada City School of the Arts

Attn: Business Office

13024 Bitney Springs Road

Nevada City, CA 95959

FAX: 530-273-1522

EMAIL: employment@ncsota.org

**Fingerprint and Background clearance