What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Math Teacher position at Nichols School?
TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
REPORTS TO |
SECTIONS |
COMPENSATION YEAR |
Upper School Math Teacher | Mathematics | Upper School Head | 4 | July – June Full-Time Exempt |
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POSITION SUMMARY |
Nichols School is seeking an experienced Upper School Math teacher to join our Upper School team for the 2026-27 academic year. The Nichols Upper School seeks candidates who are enthusiastic about joining a collaborative teaching team, overseeing the academic and social growth of a group of advisees, and assisting in the overall school life at Nichols. We are seeking candidates with the ability to teach a range of courses, from Algebra I through AP Calculus, as well as higher-level electives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mathematics, a passion for working with adolescents, and a commitment to creating a challenging and supportive classroom environment. |
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach four sections of Upper School Math with a focus on AP Statistics.
- Advise a group of students (approximately 9-11) within a grade/divisional framework
- Create a classroom space that is differentiated, engaging, and responsive
- Integrate tools and technology as appropriate to support learning
- Identify and respond to the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of students, including learning differences, in collaboration with our Learning Specialist
- Attend scheduled division, grade level, and department meetings
- Participate in the traditions, culture, and events of the Upper School
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or a related field; a Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience teaching in an upper school mathematics classroom
- Experience with pedagogy, student-centered learning, integrated curriculum planning, course design and delivery, and authentic measures of student learning
- A commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community with clear and practiced expectations that allow a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected
- A love of working with upper school students and colleagues, thereby contributing to a joyful learning environment
Nichols School’s educational philosophy is guided and inspired by our mission to train minds, bodies, and hearts for the work of life and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service.
Nichols School commits to being a courageous community grounded in equity of process and outcomes, where we can all safely and authentically be ourselves and, therefore, accept the challenge of our collective growth
Salary : $40,000 - $80,000