Lower School Math Specialist, Leave (Jan 2027-June 2027)

Reports To: Lower School Director

Dates: January 2027 - June 2027

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, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking a full-time Lower School Math Co-Teacher for Grades 1&2 to cover a leave from January 2027 through June 2027. 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. In this role, you will co-plan and co-teach with homeroom teachers to implement the mathematics curriculum and determine appropriate pace and differentiation for each unit of study that will meet the needs of all learners based on 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 content at each grade level is a priority to support students' needs both in terms of enrichment and learning styles.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the implementation of the mathematics curriculum. 

• Co-planning and co-teaching with the homeroom teacher and using different team teaching 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 the use of the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum 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. 

Some additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading/co-leading Affinity Lunch, attendance at weekly faculty meetings, ordering of materials, tools, instructional aids, budget management, admissions work, Back to School Night presentation, and any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration. 

In addition, the Lower School Math teacher is expected to be committed to the following practices:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact they have on the curriculum and the community.

• Social-emotional learning.

• Using the visual arts to expand on the thoughts and ideas of the students. 

• Collaboration between adults in our community that evolves and advances practice.

• Documentation and assessment of learning in ways that make the learning visible.

• Understanding of inquiry-based interdisciplinary research projects and the development of authentic and meaningful experiences that result in exemplary work (a student’s best work) and lifelong learning.

• Organization and use of materials within different disciplines in skilled and inventive ways to deepen learning.

• Installation of organized and aesthetically pleasing learning environments.

Requirements, 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 B-6, in-depth knowledge of different learning styles, and experience coaching teachers to develop their ability to differentiate their math instruction. Due to the nature of the role, there are partnerships with many homeroom teachers. Collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to have courageous conversations with co-teachers are key skill sets for success. 

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 and assessment experience.

• Ability to receive feedback.

Salary: $69,500.00 - $90,552.00