What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATH TEACHER - SS position at Shady Side Academy?
Shady Side Academy’s Senior School is seeking a full-time Math Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. The Math Teacher will instruct students in grades 9-12 through a variety of math classes ranging from Algebra I to post AP Calculus courses. The Math Teacher would join several other colleagues as part of the mathematics department. A successful Math Teacher engages students in meaningful learning experiences that meet their needs and gives them the confidence to take risks.
Primary Responsibilities
- Keeps students at the center of their decision-making and practice
- Teach 4 or 5 sections of mathematics
- Collaborates with colleagues and supports endeavors that benefit the larger community
- Cultivates positive partnerships with parents through consistent and transparent communication about their child’s progress
- Collaborates in creating innovative curricula, pedagogy, and assessment
- Participates in other assigned duties as determined by the Head of Senior School, including advisory and 5th duties
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field is required and a master’s degree in math or related field is strongly preferred.
Ideal candidate will have:
- Prior secondary school experience as a math teacher
- Ability to work as a team with the mathematics faculty
- An interest in interdisciplinary work between departments
- Ability to run a thoughtful and intentional advisory group
- Openness to being an integral part of a caring community of learners