MS Math Long-Term Substitute

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for a long-term substitute in Middle School Math.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Middle School:

The Middle School at SPA is a place where students in Grades 6-8 experience the transition from childhood to young adulthood safely, surrounded by adults who care. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative and rigorous curriculum. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes wide-ranging exploration and skill development in specific disciplines, taught by teachers who understand and genuinely enjoy students at this age. Organization and accountability are emphasized, and students learn to take responsibility for managing their work.

In the Middle School, students are challenged to embrace new ideas and think independently. The classroom experience is based on increased academic rigor combined with increased freedom of choice and support for the social/emotional needs of young adolescents is provided using Developmental Designs for Middle School. Finally, the advisory system sets clear standards and expectations for individual behavior and community norms.

For more information about the Middle School, please visit the Middle School section of our website.

Position Begins: Late January 2026

Position Ends: Early June 2026
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Middle School

Position Description:
Successful candidates should bring experience in teaching and engaging middle school students across all foundational math content areas, including pre-algebra, geometry, and Algebra I. Training and experience working with middle school students in Math in Focus/Singapore Math is desired, as is the willingness to receive training in advance of the start date. This teacher will teach three sixth grade Middle School courses and will act as an advisor to a group of Middle School students. The successful candidate will have experience guiding students through content, research, and analysis which emphasizes critical thinking, and will be able to teach and conduct discussions in a student-centered way. Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and understanding their social-emotional and academic development is essential. Collaboration across math levels and with teaching and advisory teams is essential for the success of the teacher as well as the program. Strong candidates will have experience teaching full-time in a Middle School environment.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Math or a related field is required; a Master’s is preferred. We seek a candidate who has a demonstrated passion for mathematics and a track record of leveraging this passion into effective practices that encourage students to think creatively, engage with ideas deeply, and lead with intellectual curiosity. As importantly, we seek candidates who are committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and are able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. In addition, candidates should be able to:

• Create developmentally appropriate curricula;
• Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students;
• Differentiate instruction and materials to meet the needs of all students;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families;
• Advise students effectively and otherwise contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom;
• Effective cross-cultural communication skills. Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds.

Training and experience in Developmental Designs for Middle School preferred. All candidates are expected to carry out the mission of SPA, "Shaping the minds and hearts of the people who will change the world.”

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.