Upper School Math Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Upper School Math Teacher provides challenging, engaging, and developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction that supports students' academic achievement, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and intellectual growth. The position teaches courses across Westminster's Upper School mathematics curriculum, which ranges from Geometry through advanced calculus and beyond.

Working collaboratively with mathematics faculty, department leadership, and the broader Upper School community, the teacher designs and delivers rigorous instruction, assesses student learning, and differentiates instructional approaches to support students' varied academic needs. The position also contributes to Westminster's educational mission through student advising, interdisciplinary teaching during Jan Term, participation in Professional Learning Communities, and involvement in the broader life of the School.

Supervisor: Head of Upper School

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Status: Salaried, Exempt, Full-time, 10-month

WORK SCHEDULE, TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support school events, parent conferences, professional development, and other assigned responsibilities.

Scheduled Time Off: The position includes scheduled time off in June and July. Specific dates are established annually by the Division Head based on the academic calendars.

Paid Time Off (PTO): The position is awarded 7 days of Paid Sick Time and 3 days of Personal Time annually, subject to the School's applicable PTO policies and procedures.

School Holidays: The position observes up to 27 paid school holidays annually, in accordance with the School's established holiday calendar and based on the employee’s scheduled work period. Holidays that occur during the employee’s non-working period are not provided as additional paid holidays.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of mathematical concepts and demonstrated ability to teach Upper School mathematics courses, including Geometry, Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus.
• Knowledge of effective secondary mathematics instructional practices, curriculum development, and student assessment.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction that supports varied student abilities and learning needs.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, including one-to-one laptop environments, graphing calculators, and mathematics-related software.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, families, and school leadership.
• Commitment to Westminster's educational philosophy, professional learning, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field.
• Two or more years of Upper School or secondary mathematics teaching experience.
• Experience teaching advanced mathematics courses, including Multivariable Calculus and/or AP Statistics.
• Experience with TI-Nspire, TI-CAS, and other mathematics instructional technologies.
• Experience participating in Professional Learning Communities and interdisciplinary instruction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches four sections of Upper School mathematics, with courses ranging from Geometry through Calculus and advanced mathematics, based on departmental needs and instructional assignments.
• Designs, prepares, and delivers engaging mathematics instruction aligned with established curriculum objectives and departmental expectations.
• Develops and administers formative and summative assessments to evaluate student understanding, monitor academic progress, and inform instructional decisions.
• Differentiates instruction to address students' varied academic abilities, learning needs, and developmental stages.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and academic integrity.
• Provides timely, constructive feedback to students and maintains accurate records of academic performance, attendance, and student progress.
• Communicates professionally and regularly with parents and guardians regarding student achievement, academic concerns, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborates with mathematics faculty, department leadership, and student support personnel to strengthen curriculum, instructional practices, and student outcomes.
• Participates actively in the Mathematics Professional Learning Community (PLC), faculty meetings, departmental meetings, and professional development activities.
• Co-teaches a three-week immersive, interdisciplinary course during Westminster's Jan Term program.
• Serves as a student advisor through the Upper School Advisory Program, supporting students' academic, social, and personal development.
• Contributes to the broader Westminster community through coaching, sponsorship of extracurricular programs, and other assigned school activities.
• Provides appropriate supervision of students during instructional activities, school events, field trips, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The work environment is often loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Occasional local or overnight travel may be required for field trips, school-sponsored activities, professional development, conferences, and other School-related responsibilities. Operation of a Westminster-owned vehicle is required, subject to the School's driver eligibility requirements and vehicle use policies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’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 under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.