MS Math Department Head (2026-2027)

Classification: Full-Time, 10 month position
Start Date: August 2026
Schedule: Standard school day
Reports To: Middle School Division Head

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

In this leadership role, you will combine active classroom teaching with department-wide oversight of curriculum, faculty, and professional practice. 

Departmental leadership 

• Lead, oversee, and evaluate the department’s curricular design, opportunities, and instructional effectiveness consistent with Lovett’s core values, mission, and whole child education model.
• Provide primary mentoring, supervision, assessment, and evaluation of department faculty in coordination with the Assistant Head of Middle School and Head of Middle School.
• Recruit and hire new department members in partnership with the Assistant Head of Middle School.
• Foster constructive communication across all school constituencies and ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Serve as liaison between the department, school administration, and other departments to ensure a cohesive educational experience for students.

Classroom teaching 

• Teach two sections of middle school math courses.
• Design purposeful curriculum using multi-modal instruction and a variety of assessments to reach a diverse community of learners (academically, culturally, racially, religiously, and otherwise).
• Engage, inspire, and challenge students consistent with Lovett’s core values and whole child model.

Community & professional responsibilities 

• Participate in faculty, department, team, and grade-level meetings as called.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities (e.g., parent night, graduation events, admission open houses, student or faculty interviews).

WHO YOU ARE 

Required qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in mathematics or a related field.
• Self-directed with strong time management skills and the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities.
• Genuine love of working with middle school students, with the ability to balance care and compassion with challenge and accountability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employ a growth mindset, and engage in ongoing professional development during the school year and summer.
• Commitment to developing self-awareness, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to purposefully design curriculum, instruction, and assessment to reach a diverse community of learners.
• Demonstrated professionalism, consistent application of school policies, and regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred qualifications 

• Master’s degree in mathematics education or a related field.
• Prior experience in a department leadership, curriculum coordination, or instructional coaching role.
• Experience teaching in an independent or college-preparatory school setting.