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High School Mathematics Teacher
Odyssey School | Asheville, NC | Full-Time
Odyssey School is seeking a dynamic High School Math teacher to join our thriving PreK–12 independent school community in Asheville, NC, adjacent to the University of North Carolina Asheville campus.
Odyssey is a small, mission-driven school committed to educating the whole child through our Six Strands framework: mental, physical, emotional, moral/social, spiritual, and aesthetic development. We integrate the arts into academic content areas and believe deeply in belonging, relational teaching, and intellectually rich classrooms. Odyssey High School students graduate and follow many pathways including selective colleges and universities, community colleges, and gap years/careers.
This is a unique opportunity for an educator who wants to teach in a school where literature and history are vehicles for exploring identity, justice, culture, creativity, and human meaning.
Why Teach at Odyssey?
- Small class sizes that allow you to truly know your students
- Meaningful curriculum autonomy within a collaborative framework
- Weekly professional development focused on belonging, arts integration, and differentiated instruction
- A strengths-based culture grounded in belonging and restorative practices
- Opportunities to shape curriculum and contribute to a growing school community
Position Overview
The High School Mathematics teacher will:
- Implement the HS Mathematics program aligned with Common Core Standards and Odyssey’s Six Strands (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus)
- Collaborate with the High School staff to organize and implement our Outdoor and Service Learning program (every Wednesday)
- Create a classroom culture rooted in safety, belonging, and intellectual challenge
- Integrate the arts authentically into Mathematics instruction
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to build interdisciplinary projects
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and Academic Care Plans
- Assess and communicate student growth using both quantitative and qualitative measures
- Partner closely with families as active members of our learning community
We believe high school is a pivotal transitional stage. Our teachers balance academic rigor with advisory support, moral development, and opportunities for student voice and leadership.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Math, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong content knowledge in Mathematics
Preferred
- 2 years teaching experience, especially at the high school level
- Formal teacher preparation or state licensure
- Experience integrating the arts (music, visual arts, theater, creative writing, design, etc.)
- Experience with culturally sustaining pedagogy and inclusive classroom practices
The Ideal Candidate
You are intellectually curious, organized, and relational.
You see mathematics as living disciplines that help students understand themselves and the world.
You believe students learn best when they feel known and valued.
You are collaborative, reflective, and excited to help build something meaningful
If you are passionate about whole-child education and want to teach in a small, mission-aligned school community where your voice matters, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000