The Spence School: Middle or Upper School Math Teacher (NY, NY)


Overview
The Spence School seeks a dynamic, passionate, growth-oriented mathematics teacher to join our innovative and highly collaborative department. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join a team engaged in the ongoing refinement of a rigorous, problem-centered approach whose foundation is the abiding belief that all students can solve complex problems.
 
Responsibilities
  • Teach four sections of Middle or Upper School Mathematics
  • Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods
  • Participate in department-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy, and curriculum
  • Support students weekly in the Middle or Upper School Math Lab
  • Serve as a Middle or Upper School advisor

Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Finds joy in working with children and in school life 
  • Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
  • Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching 
  • Demonstrates knowledge and love of mathematics as a discipline
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to problem-centered mathematics instruction
  • Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
  • Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
  • Possesses a mathematics degree or equivalent experience
  • Has sustained experience teaching Middle or Upper School Mathematics
To Apply
Please submit your application online here.  **Prospective candidates should indicate Prep for Prep as the referral source when applying. **

Salary Range
$65,282.00 - $174,104.00 Salary/year 

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. 

Please note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires that all employees be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.  



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