YWLA is seeking high quality candidates for the position of Mathematics Teacher.
The mission of the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Las Vegas is to provide a choice for Las Vegas area public school families who are interested in a high-quality, “whole girl” education model. The school is a 6th - 11th grade secondary campus for the 2025-2026 school year. Every year we will add one grade level until we are a full 6th-12th grade campus. We aim to provide college preparatory academic programming paired with nationally-recognized best practices in education to create a learning environment that positions our scholars to lead in school and beyond.

WHAT MAKES WORKING AT YWLA UNIQUE?

We are founders. Our team’s growth is the most important predictor of our students’ growth. We engage in weekly development, instructional coaching, and peer collaboration. We are looking for teammates who dare to take risks, make mistakes, and grow.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Valid Nevada teaching license
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Possesses the ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check and fingerprinting.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the classroom
• Understands and implements, with documented evidence, the Nevada Academic Content Standards
• Experience working with English language learners
• Experience with significant positive outcomes as a leader in the classroom
• Strongly committed to improving academic outcomes for all students
• Experience working with special student populations, including students with developmental disabilities and GATE students
• Demonstrates proficiency in communication, both oral and written, among parents, students, colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology integration
• Familiarity with Infinite Campus
• Experience working with educational technology platforms such as Google Drive, Edmodo, Seesaw, etc
• Demonstrates high-quality, positive classroom management
• Inspires trust and models high standards of integrity
• Is a “team player” who inspires others by example

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the Mathematics curriculum and cater to the diverse needs of students, including those with disabilities and developmental disabilities.
• Utilize effective classroom management techniques to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide individualized support and guidance to students to enhance their analytical skills and overall academic performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve teaching strategies and share best practices.
• Utilize communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated on educational trends and best practices in Mathematics teaching to enhance the quality of instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessments to track individual growth and inform instructional decisions.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational standards and methodologies.
  Position Location:
  Las Vegas, NV
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso