Upper School Math Teacher
Job Description: Classroom Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Instructional
Reports to: Appropriate Division Head(s)
Summary Description
The Pine School seeks a full-time Upper School mathematics teacher to join our dynamic faculty. This position involves teaching engaging, innovative lessons to students in grades 9-12 across five class sections and serving as a class advisor. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching many levels of math from Algebra I through Calculus. Experience teaching AP or courses beyond Calculus will also be considered. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for mathematics instruction, a strong understanding of adolescent learning, and a commitment to fostering a love of numeracy and problem solving.
Collaboration is essential at The Pine School, and this teacher is expected to work closely with departmental and grade-level colleagues to ensure a vertically aligned and highly effective Upper School mathematics curriculum. The ideal candidate will cultivate strong student relationships, create an engaging classroom environment, and use data to enhance instruction, while actively contributing to faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives. Faculty members are typically asked to run one club or extracurricular activity as part of this position. The position reports to the Head of Upper School.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fulfills professional responsibilities each year as evaluated by the Head of School, including:
- Instructional Responsibilities
- Teaches a full load of classes or instructional minutes as defined by the appropriate division(s).
- Identifies and implements various instructional strategies to best serve the students in the classroom and follows any student educational plans.
- Follows or collaboratively selects long-range goals and short-term measurable objectives in alignment with the School’s curriculum.
- Adequately manages preparation and time to create engaging lesson plans and appropriate instructional resources.
- Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy.
- Uses data and assessment results to improve instruction.
- Communication Expectations
- Documents and measures student progress in a timely manner through grading, report cards, and narratives.
- Maintains consistent and timely communication (e.g. email, phone calls, conferences) with parents, colleagues, and students.
- Community and Culture Involvement
- Serves as an Advisor or homeroom teacher or assumes an alternative responsibility.
- Manages class time and student behaviors by establishing age-appropriate classroom expectations and procedures.
- Engages in professional development and growth, including the annual Feedback and Observation Protocol.
- Attends and participates in grade/division/School-wide events and PINE community activities.
- Supervises students as assigned by division (e.g. car line, lunch, study hall, events, etc.].
- Chaperones field trips, off-campus education trips, and other out-of-school student activities as needed. Sponsors clubs and activities as divisionally appropriate.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred.
- 2-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in independent schools.
- Knowledge and understanding of best practices in educational technologies.
- Successful track record of collaboration and working with a wide range of learners.
- Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills
- High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere with both adults and children.
Mission Statement
The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic, and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.
Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish. We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, and races.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
