What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Math Teacher position at Severn School?
Severn School seeks to attract, retain, and support faculty and staff who embrace the mission of our school.
Severn School challenges its students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead, and to contribute to the world around them. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities, where a culture of belonging is fostered, and where each student is known and valued.
WHY JOIN THE SEVERN TEAM?
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Salary & Benefits
Joining the Severn team offers the following financial benefits:
- Competitive Salaries
- 403(b) with Matching Funds
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Severn employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits packages:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Work-Life Balance
Severn offers paid personal leave and sick leave. Full-time employees are eligible to earn vacation time.
Additionally, Severn closes for two, two-week periods during the year. These are Winter Break and Spring Break. (Full-time 12-month employees are required to work one of those four weeks.)Tuition Remission
Each full-time faculty and staff member is eligible for 50 percent tuition remission for children admitted to the School.New Faculty Support
Our 122 full- and part-time faculty members allow for the small 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and the average class size of 14. New faculty are enrolled in a mentoring program that assists them in acclimating to our community as well as allowing time for reflection on issues related to being a teacher. All employees are supported by the appropriate division head, the academic dean, as well as department chairs and peer mentors.Professional Development
Faculty are encouraged to pursue professional development. Severn School assists employees in paying 75 percent of tuition costs for education which maintains or improves skills required for the employee’s current position or meets express requirements imposed by the School as a condition of employment.
Supervisor: Upper School Head
Start Date: August 2026
General Summary: Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School Math teacher to begin in August of 2026.
Essential Functions: Instruction at Severn starts with relationships and emphasizes the importance of understanding, connections, and teamwork in order to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on the development and employment of intentional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience, including but not limited to leadership training, service, clubs, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts, are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate can teach multiple levels of Upper School math and/or computer science, will have a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess a steadfast commitment to the life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous secondary school teaching experience are preferred but not required. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.
Start Date: August 2026
General Summary: Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School Math teacher to begin in August of 2026.
Essential Functions: Instruction at Severn starts with relationships and emphasizes the importance of understanding, connections, and teamwork in order to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on the development and employment of intentional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience, including but not limited to leadership training, service, clubs, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts, are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate can teach multiple levels of Upper School math and/or computer science, will have a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess a steadfast commitment to the life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous secondary school teaching experience are preferred but not required. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.