Start Date: November 2023 

Reports to: Lower School Director

Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a part-time Lower School Math Specialist for Grades 6 to cover a leave of absence from the end of November 2024 through mid June 2024. The role of the mathematics specialist is vital to the success of students’ mathematics achievement and the ongoing development of BB&N’s mathematics program. The specialist is available to plan and implement the mathematics curriculum and to work with teachers to develop grade-level common assessments. The focus is to determine the appropriate pace and differentiation for each unit of study that will meet the needs of all learners. Having a deep knowledge of mathematics to enrich the content is a priority.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the implementation of the mathematics curriculum. 
• Planning and co-teaching with the homeroom teacher and determining flexible grouping strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborating with homeroom teachers on curriculum planning, setting expectations, assessing students’ achievement levels, and assigning students to individual or small group instruction. 
• Working with groups or individuals to provide differentiated instruction for specific lessons, skill sets, and/or units of study. 
• Monitoring curriculum resource materials, and ordering or procuring additional materials if deemed necessary.
• Work directly under the guidance of the Lower School Mathematics Coach/Coordinator. 
• Any additional responsibilities determined by the LS Director and Lower School Mathematics Coach/Coordinator as vital to the successful implementation of the mathematics curriculum. 

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have at least three to five years of full-time teaching experience.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.  In addition, the ideal candidate should have a strong math background, knowledge of developmental age groups in grades 5-7, in-depth knowledge of different learning styles, and experience coaching teachers to develop their ability to differentiate their math instruction.

In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Joy working with elementary-aged students, and an understanding of child development for this age group
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum
• A desire to continue seeking professional development
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families
• Curriculum design experience
• Ability to receive feedback

Essential Functions and Key Objectives: 

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans in one or more academic, technical, or vocational subjects using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors student's progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for graduation, vocational school, or college, as appropriate.
• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Director.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary: $33,500.00 - $48,700.00 Prorated for a daily rate

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. Our compensation strategy prioritizes equity of pay for faculty with similar years of teaching and other related experience. Starting salaries for the 2023-2024 school year typically range from a starting salary of $33,500 to the median 20 year teaching experience salary of $48,700.  Both of these salaries are exclusive of additional compensation granted to faculty with relevant advanced degrees.  The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands. 

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, many of whom are not eligible for vaccination due to their age, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment. Documentation showing vaccination status will be required as part of the application process.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of: 

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions even when no one is watching.
• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing and understanding, and learning from each other.