Part-Time Math Teacher

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 3-5

Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar | Part-Time Certified Faculty | Non-Exempt (FLSA)

Work Schedule: Part-Time Hourly (Schedule coordinated based on building needs; follows the academic school-year calendar)

In Ferguson-Florissant, our "New Chapter" is intensely focused on math fluency, computational recovery, and equitable access to high-quality STEM instruction.

We are seeking a passionate, certified, and relational Part-Time Supplementary Math Teacher to join our elementary team.

In this targeted role, you will have the unique privilege of delivering focused numerical and problem-solving support to elementary scholars.

If you love using physical math tools, understand how young brains develop spatial reasoning, and want a flexible, highly rewarding part-time teaching schedule without a full-time classroom load, your next chapter starts here.

• Flat Hourly Rate: $45.00 per hour .
• Benefits Note: This is a part-time position and does not include district-paid medical benefits or retirement system contributions.

The Part-Time Supplementary Math Teacher delivers structured, standards-based math support to elementary students.

Reporting directly to the Building Principal and working alongside grade-level classroom teachers, you will lead guided math groups, deliver explicit conceptual lessons, and provide targeted interventions to help our scholars reach or exceed grade-level mathematics standards.

• Certified Specialist (Required): Must hold and maintain a valid, active Missouri Elementary Education Certification (Grades 1-6 or similar elementary-level DESE endorsement).
• Educationally Prepared: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field (required for state certification).
• Math Fluency Expert: Deep understanding of foundational math standards, including number sense, algebraic thinking, fraction concepts, and multi-step word problem strategies.
• The Patient Educator: Exceptional human relations skills with a genuine sensitivity, patience, and enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged children.
• Collaborative Partner: Ability to work closely with full-time classroom teachers and building instructional coaches to align your supplementary lessons with core grade-level curriculum goals.

• Targeted Math Instruction: Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging mathematics lessons that align with Missouri Learning Standards and meet the diverse needs of elementary students.
• Small-Group Math Circles: Lead targeted math groups and explicit problem-solving workshops using physical manipulatives, visual models, and interactive activities.
• Student Growth Monitoring: Administer quick, informal check-ins to track student concept mastery and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Positive Learning Environment: Create a warm, structured, and encouraging classroom space where students feel safe making mistakes and exploring logical reasoning.
• Professional Collaboration: Participate in brief check-ins with grade-level teams to ensure supplementary instruction is cohesive and supports core classroom goals.

• Primary Support: Grade-Level Classroom Teachers & Building Math Instructional Coaches
• Administrative Evaluator: Building Principal & Assistant Principal

• Classification: Part-Time Certified Support | 10-Month Academic Calendar .
• Work Setting: Structured elementary classroom or designated math intervention laboratory.
• Physical Readiness: Comfort working eye-to-eye with young children, demonstrating concepts visually, and moving comfortably around an elementary classroom.
• Benefits Status: This is a part-time, non-benefited role. It does not carry district-paid medical insurance or retirement contributions.

The FFSD Advantage: Total Flexibility & Professional Focus

We don't just hire teachers; we invest in the mathematical builders who unlock our students' futures.

• The Ideal Part-Time Balance: Keep your hand in active, high-impact teaching at a premium hourly rate, while enjoying a flexible schedule that respects your personal time.
• The Perfect School Calendar: Your working days align perfectly with the standard school calendar. Enjoy weekends, evenings, school holidays, and your entire summer completely free.
• Pure Instruction, Zero Fluff: Focus your energy entirely on teaching children how to problem-solve and understand math, without the administrative weight of full-time duty schedules or endless staff meetings.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is fiercely committed to the "New Chapter" of instructional equity.

We serve nearly 10,000 scholars from preschool through graduation, and we believe that mathematical literacy is a foundational tool for lifelong success.

Join our team and be the guiding force that empowers our elementary students to approach numbers with confidence and pride.

Ready to inspire a lifelong confidence in mathematics on a flexible, highly rewarding schedule?

Apply online to join our elementary faculty today!