What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time High School AP Calculus Teacher position at The Canterbury School?
Part-Time High School AP Calculus Teacher
Supervisor: High School Division Director
Position: Part-Time; Three Sections
Courses: Two sections of AP Calculus AB and one section of AP Calculus BC
Start Date: As soon as possible; availability to begin immediately is highly desired
Job Summary
Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced mathematics teacher to join our High School faculty on a part-time basis. This position is responsible for teaching two sections of AP Calculus AB and one section of AP Calculus BC.
The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of calculus, strong teaching skills, and an ability to make advanced mathematical concepts accessible and engaging. Canterbury seeks an educator who understands and enjoys working with high school students, employs effective and current instructional practices, and collaborates well with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
Our faculty members work together to advance Canterbury School’s mission: to maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion, and meaning.
Responsibilities
Provide excellent instruction in AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC.
Design and implement engaging lessons that develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning, and effective problem-solving skills.
Prepare students thoroughly for the AP Calculus AB and BC examinations while fostering intellectual curiosity and an appreciation for mathematics beyond the test.
Create a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment grounded in mutual respect and high expectations.
Assess student learning regularly and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Monitor and communicate student progress, partnering with students, families, colleagues, and administrators when additional support is needed.
Provide appropriate assistance to students outside scheduled class time.
Collaborate with members of the Mathematics Department on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student support.
Participate in relevant faculty meetings and professional-development opportunities as appropriate for the position.
Fulfill other responsibilities associated with the position and outlined in the employee handbook.