SUMMARY

The school seeks a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced math educator with a strong mathematical background who is comfortable teaching Middle School mathematics from Grade 5 through Honors Algebra and Algebra 1, including working with highly advanced learners.

The position requires collaboration with colleagues to design and implement a program that is engaging, confidence-building, appropriately challenging, and aligned across grade levels. The faculty member will join a team committed to blending innovative and research-based practices with a strong foundation in mathematical reasoning.

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Reports to -- Head of Middle School 

Start Date -- August 1, 2026 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The school seeks an outstanding educator for Middle School Math, whose duties comprise:

• Teaching four sections of Middle School Math within the comprehensive math curriculum; 
• Appropriately facilitating both application and project-based math;  
• Creating a classroom environment that promotes the explanation of concepts, collaborative learning, and the use of a variety of resources;
• Designing and facilitating instruction that extends beyond procedural fluency to emphasize conceptual understanding, abstraction, and connections across mathematical topics;
• Supporting and challenging advanced learners, including those enrolled in Honors Algebra, through rich tasks that require critical thinking, generalization, and justification;
• The willingness to join collaborative math teams built around courses and grade levels; 
• Serving as a grade level advisor and team member managing all aspects of the grade level experience where the focus is on building character and building community.   

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 3-5 years of prior teaching experience with Middle School students; 
• Experience teaching Honors Algebra, Algebra 1, or higher-level mathematics and working with mathematically advanced middle school students.
• Demonstrate competency with student-centered technology, an interest in advancing and supporting its use to enhance student learning, and the desire to employ technology to connect with students; 
• Possess a strong foundation in algebra, including experience teaching or readiness to teach Honors Algebra or equivalent advanced coursework;
• Demonstrate the ability to teach mathematics conceptually, helping students understand underlying structures, make connections, and articulate mathematical reasoning;
• Have a rich background in the Algebras and algebraic thinking; 
• Collaborate with other members of the math department to ensure a developmentally appropriate, aligned mathematics program; 
• Encourage and support both reluctant mathematicians and advanced mathematical thinkers; 
• Differentiate effectively to both support students who need reinforcement and extend students who require significant academic challenge;
• Have the ability to support students in their acquisition and development of key process skills related to mathematics; 
• Be skilled in asking purposeful questions that push student thinking and uncover misconceptions;
• Work to develop a growth mindset and resilience in all math learners; 
• Be enthusiastic about creating student-centered lessons that allow young learners to develop a variety of mathematical strategies; 
• Be motivated to find ways to contribute to the life of the community through Math club, Quiz Bowl, math competitions, etc.;  
• Have the optimism, desire, and positive enthusiasm to work with Middle School students and to partner with their families. 

Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it. 
• Show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).  
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.  
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and spoken and a highly refined work ethic; 
• Work to engage with the Middle School philosophy of Student Life and Advisory by creating and participating in trusted relationships, fostering character, and building community.