What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher - for 2026-2027 School Year position at Randolph-Macon Academy?
Randolph-Macon Academy Middle and Upper School Mathematics Teacher
R-MA students are curious and deserve to be challenged academically. We are committed to shaping good character through positive leadership, professional conduct, and service. We work to ensure each student is self-reliant, respected, and recognized as a unique individual, embraced in a family environment.
We are searching for teachers that can RISE to any challenge, push beyond expectations, and deliver a quality education to our students in any environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach a range of advanced mathematics courses, including AP and dual-enrollment sections.
- Design and implement curriculum using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to promote enduring understanding and mastery of key mathematical concepts.
- Employ student-centered, inquiry-based, and project-based learning methodologies that encourage exploration, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Develop and use authentic assessments that measure both conceptual understanding and the application of mathematical ideas to real-world contexts.
- Integrate technology and digital tools meaningfully into instruction to enhance engagement and support diverse learners.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom culture where all students are challenged and empowered to succeed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, align curriculum across grade levels, and share best practices in teaching and learning.
- Embrace a growth mindset.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to support student growth and success.
- Participate actively in the life of the school, including weekend supervision duties (8 days per year) and involvement in extracurricular programs.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for young adults, encouraging integrity, curiosity, and resilience.
Knowledge, Experience, Education, and Competencies
- Master’s in mathematics or related field is required.
- 2 years of experience in teaching or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Cultivate problem-solving skills using real-world scenarios, guiding students to reason abstractly and quantitatively.
- Student-centered, dynamic educator who uses a variety of instructional approaches.
- Proven track record of success with student achievement at the Upper School level.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish solid positive working relationships
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information with the highest ethical standards and meticulous attention to detail.
- Prefer private, boarding school experience and be excited about the challenges and rewards of working in such an environment.
- Must believe in and support the mission and vision of the Academy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,168.44 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,168 - $75,000