Overview

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM. The Opportunity Be part of something extraordinary! At Stratford Preparatory Milpitas, we believe great teachers do more than deliver curriculum. They inspire students to ask better questions, solve meaningful problems, and see themselves as capable learners and creators. We are seeking a versatile, highly motivated Middle School Floater Teacher with strong expertise in mathematics to join our growing school community. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys working across classrooms, building strong relationships with students, and contributing where their expertise can have the greatest impact. The ideal candidate will bring particular strength in middle school mathematics and an enthusiasm for engineering and design thinking. The role will support instruction across the middle school as needed while contributing to our growing STEM and mathematics programs. Why Join Stratford Preparatory Milpitas? Stratford Preparatory Milpitas is growing, and our founding educators have a unique opportunity to help shape the traditions, culture, and future of our middle and high school for years to come. We value teachers who bring ideas, take initiative, collaborate generously, and are energized by the opportunity to build, innovate, and grow alongside their students and colleagues. What We Are Looking For Our teachers are genuine, curious, passionate, striving, generous, and accountable. We are looking for an educator who: Has strong knowledge of middle school mathematics and the ability to make challenging concepts accessible and engaging. Enjoys working with adolescents and understands the unique academic and developmental needs of middle school students. Can confidently step into different classrooms and instructional settings while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and high expectations. Is excited by engineering, innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Can guide students through a collaborative, interdisciplinary project such as Future City, helping them apply mathematics, science, research, writing, and design. Builds strong relationships with students while maintaining clear classroom expectations and routines. Is collaborative, reflective, flexible, and eager to contribute to a growing school. Sees opportunities rather than limitations and is willing to take initiative beyond a narrowly defined job description. Primary Responsibilities Teach and support middle school subjects with a focus on mathematics. Provide classroom coverage and instructional support across middle school classes as needed. Develop and deliver engaging, rigorous mathematics instruction aligned with school curriculum and learning goals. Coach and support an after-school competitive Math Club, helping students develop problem-solving strategies, mathematical reasoning, and confidence in preparation for competitions. Design hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to apply mathematical and scientific thinking to authentic problems. Support the Engineering program, including preparation for the Future City competition. Collaborate with teachers and academic leaders to ensure continuity of instruction and student learning. Support lesson planning, assessment, grading, classroom management, and student engagement. Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student understanding and adjust instruc