Overview
The Spence School seeks a dynamic, passionate, growth-oriented Mathematics Teacher to join our innovative and highly collaborative department. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join a team engaged in the ongoing refinement of a rigorous, problem-centered approach whose foundation is the abiding belief that all students can solve complex problems.
Responsibilities
Teach four sections of Upper School Mathematics
Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods
Participate in department-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy, and curriculum
Support students weekly in the math lab
Serve as an Upper School advisor
Qualifications
Finds joy in working with children and in school life
Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching
Demonstrates knowledge and love of mathematics as a discipline
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to problem-centered mathematics instruction
Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
Possesses a mathematics degree or equivalent experience
Has sustained experience teaching Mathematics