Job Description
Description Position Summary The Math Learning Strategist leads the multi-year mathematical program at the Butler Campus, from foundational skills in Grade 2 through the advanced readiness required for Grade 6. This role entails collaborating with teachers to design and teach child-centered, age-appropriate mathematics for Grades 3-5. Utilizing data from MAP and Acadience benchmarking, as well as classroom observations, the Strategist designs and monitors targeted support and enrichment for students while working closely with the Butler and Learning Enhancement Team. Duties and Responsibilities Instruction: Collaborate with teachers to prepare and implement math lessons, including whole and small-group instruction, and targeted intervention. Strategic Planning: Ensure vertical alignment between the Lyman-based Grade 2 foundations and the Grade 6 transition, with a focus on the developmental shift to pre-algebraic thinking. Assessment & Reporting: Design authentic assessments and maintain comprehensive documentation. Communicate progress and instructional support plans to families. Collaboration: Lead Math Meetings and participate in Team Meetings to coordinate interventions and enrichment. Community Engagement: Participate fully in the life of the Butler campus, including outdoor supervision, recess clubs, and place-based instruction and learning celebrations. Requirements: Required Qualifications & Mindset Education: Certification to teach mathematics or a degree in mathematics; advanced degrees preferred. The Butler Spirit: A deep interest in outdoor education and the ability to coach other teachers in Socratic questioning and small-group mechanics. Relational Leadership: A mentor-colleague who views feedback as a gift and values a "collaborative, clear, and constructive" tone in all communications. Resilience: A mindset aligned with LCRG research—helping girls navigate difficulties and embrace challenges as part of the learning process. Work Environment Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known. Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.