Rhetoric School Math Curriculum Leader & Teacher

Valor Preparatory Academy is seeking an experienced mathematics educator to serve as the academic leader of our Grades 6–12 mathematics program while also teaching selected upper-division courses. This role is designed for a candidate capable of shaping a vertically aligned secondary mathematics sequence, supporting faculty development, strengthening honors and AP pathways, and contributing to long-term program excellence during a significant season of institutional growth as our Upper School transitions to a new campus facility. Faculty at Valor teach students who demonstrate exceptional attentiveness, respect, and intellectual engagement. Class sizes are intentionally small, allowing teachers to focus on deep instruction, meaningful relationships, and high-level academic formation rather than classroom management. ABOUT VALOR PREPARATORY ACADEMY Valor Preparatory Academy is an independent classical Christian PK–12 University-Model® school in Waco, Texas. Our mission is to provide an excellent education in partnership with families, guided by a biblical worldview and the classical tradition. POSITION SUMMARY The Upper School Mathematics Curriculum Leader provides leadership for the Grades 6–12 mathematics program and contributes through targeted instruction in upper-level courses. Teaching responsibilities are an important but secondary component of the role. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP Provide vision and structure for the Grades 6–12 mathematics program Ensure vertical alignment across Logic and Rhetoric School coursework Strengthen coherence between Algebra I through AP Calculus pathways Develop pacing guides, shared assessments, and instructional benchmarks Support student placement decisions and advancement pathways Partner with administration on long-range academic planning Assist in development of honors, advanced, AP, and dual credit offerings Support and mentor mathematics faculty through collaboration and coaching Contribute to the cultivation of a distinctly classical approach to mathematical instruction SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: TEACHING Teach a limited selection of Upper School mathematics courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs Courses may include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Precalculus, AP Precalculus, Statistics, and AP Calculus Model clarity, precision, and excellence in mathematical reasoning Integrate faith and learning within a classical Christian framework