Inspire a Love of Learning. Build Character. Prepare Future Math Leaders.
InnovOak School is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Intermediate Mathematics Teacher to join our growing team.
This position is for an immediate opening. The successful candidate will teach Mathematics and Financial Literacy to students in Grades 7 to 10, helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for success in senior secondary and university preparation courses.
This role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys developing deep conceptual understanding, strong procedural fluency, and advanced problem-solving skills rather than simply covering curriculum expectations. The position also includes shared HomeForm responsibilities with the HomeForm Teacher.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Mathematics and Financial Literacy to students in Grades 7 to 10.
- Deliver clear, rigorous Mathematics instruction with strong modelling, guided practice, independent work, and regular checks for understanding.
- Teach Grades 7 and 8 using Singapore Mathematics, with lessons carefully planned for effective classroom delivery.
- Deliver math programming to a class of 14-16 students
- Manage Grade 7/8 and Grade 9/10 instruction so that students remain engaged in meaningful Mathematics work throughout the period.
- Deliver MTH1W/MPM2D to a small group of students, with more of an individualized program structure when needed
- Maintain a clear scope and sequence so that students progress appropriately through required concepts and prerequisite skills.
- Complete all unit, and lesson planning on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Assign and monitor Mathematics homework, additional practice, review, and extension work as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and current gradebook records, including assessments, missing work, and evidence of student progress.
- Identify learning gaps early and provide targeted review or intervention.
- Use quizzes, tests, exit tickets, problem-solving tasks, and classroom observation to assess student understanding.
- Run weekly CEMC-style problem-solving activities and support students preparing for Mathematics competitions.
- Develop practical Financial Literacy skills including budgeting, saving, investing, and financial decision making.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding progress and areas requiring attention.
- Share HomeForm responsibilities and contribute positively to the broader life of the school.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate:
- Has strong Mathematics knowledge and enjoys teaching Intermediate and early Secondary students.
- Has an effective and organized process for teaching Grades 7 to 10 Mathematics.
- Can keep students consistently engaged while managing different grades, levels, or instructional groups.
- Understands how Mathematics skills progress across grade levels and can identify prerequisite gaps.
- Uses clear explanations, worked examples, questioning, manipulatives, visual representations, and purposeful practice.
- Maintains strong routines for homework, additional practice, assessment, and gradebook record keeping.
- Plans ahead and keeps classes moving through an appropriate scope and sequence.
- Uses assessment evidence to determine when students require reteaching, additional practice, or extension.
- Creates a structured classroom with high academic expectations and effective classroom management.
- Is organized, dependable, professional, and consistent in follow-through.
- Builds positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Qualifications
- Ontario College of Teachers certification or eligibility for certification is strongly preferred.
- Intermediate and/or Senior Mathematics qualifications are considered strong assets.
- Strong understanding of the Ontario Mathematics curriculum, particularly Grades 7 to 10.
- Previous Mathematics teaching experience is preferred.
- Experience with Singapore Mathematics or Waterloo Problem Solving is considered a strong asset.
- Experience with Mathematics competitions, enriched Mathematics, or advanced problem solving is considered an asset.
- Strong classroom management, assessment, communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.
What We Offer
- A focused Mathematics teaching assignment in Grades 7 to 10.
- Small class sizes that allow teachers to know individual student strengths and learning gaps.
- An academically focused environment with strong expectations for student achievement.
- Opportunities to support CEMC problem solving and Mathematics competition preparation.
- Engaged families who value education and clear communication.
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of InnovOak's Mathematics program as the school grows.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their Mathematics teaching experience, qualifications, instructional approach, and interest in joining the InnovOak team.
