What are the responsibilities and job description for the MS / HS Mathematics Instructor position at The Canterbury School?
Overview: Canterbury School is seeking a talented and innovative educator to apply for a full-time Mathematics teaching position, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking an educator who is committed to student growth and excited to contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking department.
Teaching Role: This position is full-time, with a primary focus on teaching Algebra 1, Geometry and/or Algebra 2. We are especially interested in candidates with additional content knowledge that extends across a range of courses such as Statistics, Precalculus, Data Science, or Computer Science. In the classroom, we want to see a variety of effective pedagogical approaches adaptable to the needs of the students.
Responsibilities:
●Teach a full schedule of math classes (5 sections).
●Serve as an advisor to a small group of students through their middle or high school career.
●Participate in school communal responsibilities such as proctoring, committee work, and chaperoning field trips or school events.
●Participate in professional development in teaching techniques, curriculum collaboration, and technology.
●Communicate with administration, teachers, and parents on the status of students to coordinate efforts for student success.
●Provide general adult supervision as assigned by the Division Director.
●Attend department, faculty, and school meetings.
●Adhere to the policies of the faculty handbook.
Preferences:
●Strong mathematics content knowledge
●Comfort with differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practices
●A student-centered, data-informed approach to teaching and learning
●Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a growth-oriented department culture
●A record of professional development and continuous study through workshops, conferences, or advanced study of best practices for mathematics education pedagogy
●Engagement in extracurricular activities and/or athletics is highly desirable
●Commitment to developing cultural competency and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in both curriculum and community