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One City Schools | Madison, Wisconsin
Full-Time | School-Year Position
Salary Range: $55k - $80k depending on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Seeking February 2026 to start.
Teach with purpose. Build confidence. Shape what’s possible.
At One City Schools, math is not just about answers, it’s about thinking, persistence, and belief in one’s own capacity. We are seeking a Middle School Math Teacher who brings both instructional strength and a steady, relational presence to the classroom.
Our Scholars deserve educators who believe deeply in their potential and who know how to create structured, joyful learning environments where challenge is welcomed and support is consistent.
About the Role
As a Middle School Math Teacher, you will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that builds conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and confidence in problem-solving. You will create a classroom that is predictable, engaging, and intellectually alive, where Scholars are supported to take risks, persist through challenge, and grow as mathematicians and community members.
This role is ideal for an educator who values structure, reflection, and collaboration and who understands the unique developmental needs of middle school learners.
What You’ll Do
As a Math Teacher, you will serve as a lead teacher and coach who strengthens math learning and instructional excellence across grades 5 – 8. A few key responsibilities include:
- Teach engaging, standards-aligned middle school mathematics lessons
- Build a calm, structured classroom environment aligned with One City routines and expectations
- Use data and assessments to inform instruction and support Scholar growth
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Foster productive struggle, perseverance, and mathematical confidence
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, data, and instructional improvement
- Communicate proactively and professionally with families
- Participate fully in professional development, coaching, and team learning
Who You Are (Ideal Candidate Description)
You are a thoughtful, skilled middle school math educator who brings both instructional strength and a steady, relational presence to the classroom. You believe every Scholar can grow in mathematics and that confidence, persistence, and curiosity matter just as much as correct answers.
You might be a great fit for this role if you:
- Bring a strong understanding of middle school math content and know how to make it accessible, engaging, and intellectually challenging
- Create structured, predictable learning environments where Scholars feel safe taking academic risks
- Use data as a tool for insight and reflection, not judgment, and adjust instruction in response to what Scholars show you
- Build trusting relationships with Scholars and contribute positively to a collaborative teaching team
- Believe in culturally responsive teaching and designing instruction for diverse learners and learning profiles
- Value consistency, clear expectations, and shared practices that support both learning and belonging
- Want to be part of a school community where character, relationships, and academic rigor work together
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field
- Valid Wisconsin teaching license or eligibility for licensure
- Experience teaching mathematics at the middle school level
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field
- Experience in a charter school or urban education setting
- Strong data-informed instructional practices
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with Scholars and families
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Package
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- 11-month schedule with dedicated planning time
- 14 PTO days plus holidays, winter, and spring breaks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 5.9% employer match
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Unique One City Benefits
- On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition
- Homeownership support through the Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants)
- Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees
- Comprehensive professional development and coaching
About One City Schools
One City Schools is a public charter school system serving children from birth through middle school in Madison, Wisconsin. Our mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation. We are redefining what’s possible in public education by combining academic excellence with deep community partnership, innovation, and love. One City was awarded the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Award for education, which honors visionaries whose bold ideas are transforming their fields.
A Model That Delivers Results
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has recognized both our elementary and middle schools for “Exceeding Expectations” in academic growth and closing achievement gaps. Our Scholars consistently outperform statewide peers—middle school students growing faster than 98% of students across Wisconsin, and elementary Scholars surpassing 75% of their peers. We serve the highest percentage of Black students in Dane County, along with many multilingual learners and students from low-income households, while still achieving some of the strongest academic gains in the region. Our results show that opportunity and achievement gaps are not inevitable, and that children thrive when supported with high expectations, strong routines, joyful learning, and a community that believes in their potential.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement
One City Schools welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our belief that every child deserves an excellent education and that creating such a world begins with how we work together.
How To Apply
Use the application form on the right to submit your materials. A résumé is required. A cover letter is optional but strongly preferred, as it helps us understand your fit with our mission and model.
If you choose to include a cover letter, please address the following:
- Why One City Schools? What draws you to our mission and this role?
- Your classroom approach. How you build calm, consistent, joyful learning environments.
- Family partnership. What partnering with families looks like to you in a two-generation model.
Applicants who address these prompts will be prioritized in our screening process.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. We welcome applicants from outside Wisconsin who feel called to our mission.
For questions, contact our People Team at hr@onecityschools.org.
Middle School Math Teacher
One City Schools | Madison, Wisconsin
Full-Time | School-Year Position
Salary Range: $55k - $80k depending on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Seeking February 2026 to start.
Teach with purpose. Build confidence. Shape what’s possible.
At One City Schools, math is not just about answers, it’s about thinking, persistence, and belief in one’s own capacity. We are seeking a Middle School Math Teacher who brings both instructional strength and a steady, relational presence to the classroom.
Our Scholars deserve educators who believe deeply in their potential and who know how to create structured, joyful learning environments where challenge is welcomed and support is consistent.
About the Role
As a Middle School Math Teacher, you will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that builds conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and confidence in problem-solving. You will create a classroom that is predictable, engaging, and intellectually alive, where Scholars are supported to take risks, persist through challenge, and grow as mathematicians and community members.
This role is ideal for an educator who values structure, reflection, and collaboration and who understands the unique developmental needs of middle school learners.
What You’ll Do
As a Math Teacher, you will serve as a lead teacher and coach who strengthens math learning and instructional excellence across grades 5 – 8. A few key responsibilities include:
- Teach engaging, standards-aligned middle school mathematics lessons
- Build a calm, structured classroom environment aligned with One City routines and expectations
- Use data and assessments to inform instruction and support Scholar growth
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Foster productive struggle, perseverance, and mathematical confidence
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, data, and instructional improvement
- Communicate proactively and professionally with families
- Participate fully in professional development, coaching, and team learning
Who You Are (Ideal Candidate Description)
You are a thoughtful, skilled middle school math educator who brings both instructional strength and a steady, relational presence to the classroom. You believe every Scholar can grow in mathematics and that confidence, persistence, and curiosity matter just as much as correct answers.
You might be a great fit for this role if you:
- Bring a strong understanding of middle school math content and know how to make it accessible, engaging, and intellectually challenging
- Create structured, predictable learning environments where Scholars feel safe taking academic risks
- Use data as a tool for insight and reflection, not judgment, and adjust instruction in response to what Scholars show you
- Build trusting relationships with Scholars and contribute positively to a collaborative teaching team
- Believe in culturally responsive teaching and designing instruction for diverse learners and learning profiles
- Value consistency, clear expectations, and shared practices that support both learning and belonging
- Want to be part of a school community where character, relationships, and academic rigor work together
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field
- Valid Wisconsin teaching license or eligibility for licensure
- Experience teaching mathematics at the middle school level
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field
- Experience in a charter school or urban education setting
- Strong data-informed instructional practices
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with Scholars and families
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Package
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- 11-month schedule with dedicated planning time
- 14 PTO days plus holidays, winter, and spring breaks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 5.9% employer match
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Unique One City Benefits
- On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition
- Homeownership support through the Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants)
- Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees
- Comprehensive professional development and coaching
About One City Schools
One City Schools is a public charter school system serving children from birth through middle school in Madison, Wisconsin. Our mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation. We are redefining what’s possible in public education by combining academic excellence with deep community partnership, innovation, and love. One City was awarded the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Award for education, which honors visionaries whose bold ideas are transforming their fields.
A Model That Delivers Results
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has recognized both our elementary and middle schools for “Exceeding Expectations” in academic growth and closing achievement gaps. Our Scholars consistently outperform statewide peers—middle school students growing faster than 98% of students across Wisconsin, and elementary Scholars surpassing 75% of their peers. We serve the highest percentage of Black students in Dane County, along with many multilingual learners and students from low-income households, while still achieving some of the strongest academic gains in the region. Our results show that opportunity and achievement gaps are not inevitable, and that children thrive when supported with high expectations, strong routines, joyful learning, and a community that believes in their potential.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement
One City Schools welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our belief that every child deserves an excellent education and that creating such a world begins with how we work together.
How To Apply
Use the application form on the right to submit your materials. A résumé is required. A cover letter is optional but strongly preferred, as it helps us understand your fit with our mission and model.
If you choose to include a cover letter, please address the following:
- Why One City Schools? What draws you to our mission and this role?
- Your classroom approach. How you build calm, consistent, joyful learning environments.
- Family partnership. What partnering with families looks like to you in a two-generation model.
Applicants who address these prompts will be prioritized in our screening process.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. We welcome applicants from outside Wisconsin who feel called to our mission.
For questions, contact our People Team at hr@onecityschools.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Middle School Principal
Verify your principal credentials transfer
State licensure requirements for school principals vary widely. Before applying, confirm your home-country administrative credentials meet the host state's equivalency standards, since the designated J-1 visa sponsor will review this during DS-2019 issuance.
Target districts with established exchange programs
Public school districts that have hosted J-1 Teachers or Specialists before already have working relationships with designated sponsors. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. school employers actively open to J-1 exchange educators in leadership roles.
Distinguish Teacher from Specialist category early
Middle school principals typically fit the Specialist category rather than Teacher, since the role is administrative, not classroom instruction. Confirm this distinction with your designated sponsor before the host district begins any internal approval process.
Prepare a compliant training or activity plan
Designated sponsors require a detailed program plan outlining your objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation timeline. Draft this with your host district contact before submitting your DS-2019 application to avoid delays in sponsor review.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Many J-1 Specialist and Teacher placements trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific role and funding source activate this requirement before accepting any offer.
Align your offer letter to J-1 program standards
The host district's offer letter must specify your role, duration, and compensation in terms the designated sponsor accepts. Ask HR to confirm the letter format meets the sponsor's DS-2019 documentation requirements before signing.
Middle School Principal J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to a middle school principal role?
Middle school principals most commonly qualify under the J-1 Specialist category, which covers professionals with specialized knowledge or skills in fields including education administration. The Teacher category applies to classroom instructors, not administrators. Your designated sponsor will confirm the correct category based on your specific duties and credentials before issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a principal position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not the school district itself. The district is your host employer and placement site. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.
How do I find U.S. school districts open to J-1 educational administrators?
Most public job boards don't filter for J-1 exchange visitor compatibility. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers and roles specifically aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you can identify host districts already familiar with the exchange visitor process for education professionals rather than starting cold with employers who have no prior experience.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect middle school principals on J-1?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when your exchange is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your skill is on your home country's skills list. Education administration roles funded through certain programs frequently trigger this requirement. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a placement offer.
What documents does the host school district need to prepare before DS-2019 issuance?
The host district typically provides a formal offer letter, a program or activity plan detailing your administrative responsibilities and learning objectives, proof of adequate health insurance meeting J-1 standards, and confirmation of your compensation. The designated sponsor reviews these materials and may request revisions before issuing your DS-2019, so coordinating with the district's HR team early prevents back-and-forth delays.