What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Math Teacher position at Glenelg Country School?
Glenelg Country School (GCS) is an independent day school serving students age 2 – grade 12. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of learners who discover, contribute, thrive, and excel. These principles serve as a foundation for all we do.
The school seeks an Upper School math teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teaching assignment will include several sections of math at multiple levels in grades 9-12 in a department noted for its vigorous instruction and collaborative culture. The successful candidate will bring to GCS a love of working with adolescents, a skills-based approach to teaching, and a desire to play a significant role in the life of a school in and out of the classroom. The ability to explore interdisciplinary activities and offer trimester or full-year courses outside the core curriculum will be an important advantage. Comfort teaching a wide range of learners and integrating digital technologies to enhance the classroom experience are essential. GCS is a thriving community built on the holistic development of its students, and all full-time Upper School teachers contribute to enrichment activities and advise a group of ten to eleven students for their entire Upper School career.
Essential Functions
The school seeks an Upper School math teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teaching assignment will include several sections of math at multiple levels in grades 9-12 in a department noted for its vigorous instruction and collaborative culture. The successful candidate will bring to GCS a love of working with adolescents, a skills-based approach to teaching, and a desire to play a significant role in the life of a school in and out of the classroom. The ability to explore interdisciplinary activities and offer trimester or full-year courses outside the core curriculum will be an important advantage. Comfort teaching a wide range of learners and integrating digital technologies to enhance the classroom experience are essential. GCS is a thriving community built on the holistic development of its students, and all full-time Upper School teachers contribute to enrichment activities and advise a group of ten to eleven students for their entire Upper School career.
Essential Functions
- Instruction in high school math
- Implementation of teaching strategies, activities and approaches to learning
- Assessment and evaluation of student progress
- Supervision of student behavior
- Development of a sense of partnership with and among students
- Exercise of good judgement and maturity
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- A BA or BS is required. Experience working with middle or high school students is a significant advantage.
- Ability to learn and teach others
- Time management and organization
- Effective written and oral communication
- Proficiency with Office365 and related Microsoft applications
- An appreciation of discovery, contribution, and excellence in an educational setting
- Flexibility and patience
- Effective teamwork, collaboration and partnership
- A commitment to the holistic development of adolescents
- A sense of adventure
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000