Middle / Upper School Math Teacher

Job Description

Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Middle /Upper School Math Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2025.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

Teach four to five sections that may include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and/or Calculus.

Serve as a grade-level advisor to roughly 10 students; prepared to learn and implement advisory curriculum

Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all middle/upper school faculty members

Collaborate with grade level and departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development

Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences

Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes and integration of iPads and laptops in classroom activities

Hold students accountable for the Academy’s standards of behavior

Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics or a closely related field

Minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle or high school, preferably in mathematics

Passion for teaching middle school children

Enthusiasm for the study of math concepts

Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in mathematical instruction at the middle school level

Leadership qualities to inspire, motivate and develop students

A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning

Enthusiasm, a positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to lead or direct extracurricular activity or coach interscholastic sport if desired

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

Classroom environment

Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)

Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)

Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.

A non-smoking campus

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual

orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

Full-time