Omega 7/8 Math Teacher

At Rainbow Community School, our Seven Domains model asks every discipline to connect the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical, and creative dimensions of learning, and math is no exception. 

We are looking for a teacher who can make numbers meaningful, someone who sees mathematical thinking as a tool for understanding the world, not just passing a test. This role spans 7th- and 8th-grade math and Math 1 (Algebra I equivalent), and requires someone comfortable with a range of levels, with both rigor and warmth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and deliver math instruction across three course levels: 7th grade, 8th grade, and Math 1 (Algebra I equivalent)
• Build and improve on existing curriculum to a coherent vertical progression across grade levels so students develop genuine mathematical fluency, not just procedural competency
• Teach for understanding, use multiple representations, real-world problems, and collaborative problem-solving to make abstract concepts tangible
• Differentiate meaningfully within heterogeneous classrooms, meeting students who are struggling and students who are ready to accelerate
• Integrate math into the broader interdisciplinary work of the Omega team, finding natural connections to science, social justice, environmental data, and community life
• Assess student learning through a range of methods, projects, math talks, written explanations, and traditional assessments, and use that data to adjust instruction
• Communicate student progress clearly and regularly with families, students, and colleagues
• Collaborate with fellow Omega teachers on integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum development
• Build a classroom culture grounded in Positive Discipline, Transformative Justice, and Compassionate Communication, including the belief that every student’s mathematical identity matters and every student can grow
• Participate in faculty meetings, governance circles, professional development, and school-wide events
• Support enrichment programming, including field trips, service-learning, and community partnerships
• Serve as an advisory leader for a small group of Omega students, providing consistent mentorship, family communication, and support for each student’s holistic development across the Seven Domains

Who We’re Looking For:

• A math teacher who loves the subject and is equally committed to making it accessible, you know the material, and you know how adolescents learn
• Someone comfortable teaching across a range of levels in the same day, including high school-level Algebra content
• A relationship-centered educator who sees conflict as part of community life and handles it with skill and intention
• Comfortable with ambiguity and iteration, RCS’s model is evolving, and we want teachers who are co-creators, not just implementers
• Collaborative by nature, you want to plan with colleagues and integrate across disciplines, not teach in isolation
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and the kind of education that asks students to engage with the world, not just study it
• Experience with project-based or place-based learning is a strong plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field required
• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent classroom experience preferred
• Experience teaching Algebra I or Math 1 strongly preferred
• Experience designing an original curriculum is preferred
• Must pass NC state background check

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $52,000-$54,000 with relevant master’s degree and experience with relevant master’s degree
• $3,900 annual health insurance stipend
• After one year: 2% employer contribution to 403(b) retirement fund annually
• Tuition remission for children enrolled at Rainbow Community School

How to Apply:

All applicants should send in their cover letter, resume, and references to susie.fahrer@rainbowlearning.org, attn: Susie Fahrer. Finalists will be asked to visit Rainbow for an interview and a teaching demonstration.

PreK – 6th Grade Assistant Teachers

Our educational curricula include student-centered projects, nature awareness, service learning and more.  We are unique with our Seven Domains model. We teach using the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical and creative domains.

Rainbow Community School Assistant Teachers are responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging and multisensory learning experiences for the students in the classroom community.  The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system, aimed at providing each child with the greatest opportunity for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.  In addition, they bring in best practices from a variety of approaches to create our holistic model.  The Assistant Teacher will also step in for the Lead Teacher whenever the Lead Teacher is not present with the class.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help to execute activities and practices that promote the RCS Seven Domain Model 
• Help to tailor classroom activities to the developmental needs of each child
• Foster a strong classroom community by helping children develop conflict resolution skills
• Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Use curriculum programs such as Fundations and Singapore Math
• Maintain the classroom environment to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities
• Discuss students’ progress with Lead Teacher, families, counselors, and administrators
• Provide constant supervision of the students; take care of their health & safety needs
• Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while implementing Positive Discipline, Transformative Justice, and Decolonized curriculum 
• Implement classroom schedules and lesson plans as directed by the Lead Teacher
• Assist in the documentation of individual children’s progress
• Develop relationships with and serve as a point of contact for families to provide information and relevant resources
• Participate in RCS faculty meetings and Assistant Teacher circle meetings
• Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associates’ or Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Minimum of 1-year experience teaching in a school setting or with children.
• A passion for working with youth in the education field.
• Clear, consistent, and respectful communicator
• Attentive listener
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Excellent collaborator
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• Pass a state-enforced background check

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $29,500-30,250 plus a $3,900 health insurance stipend. 

• After one year of employment, an additional 2% is added annually to a 403b retirement fund.

• Tuition remission for children: 50% discount for 1st child, 25% for 2nd child.

  RCS is an Affirmative Action school, EOE, Rainbow Community School is a nonprofit institution that does not discriminate in admissions or hiring practices. We welcome students and staff of any race, creed, ethnic origin, or lifestyle.

   

  Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to: kate.brantley@rainbowlearning.org

  Kate Brantley
  PK-3 Division Head