Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Middle School Math Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2025.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Teach four to five sections that may include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and/or Geometry. Higher level math courses are also often taught in our Upper School.
• Serve as a grade-level advisor to roughly 10 students; prepared to learn and implement advisory curriculum
• Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all middle school faculty members
• Collaborate with grade level and departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development
• Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
• Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes and integration of iPads and laptops in classroom activities
• Hold students accountable for the Academy’s standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics or a closely related field
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle school, preferably in mathematics
• Passion for teaching middle school children
• Enthusiasm for the study of math concepts
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in mathematical instruction at the middle school level
• Leadership qualities to inspire, motivate and develop students
• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Enthusiasm, a positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead or direct extracurricular activity or coach interscholastic sport if desired

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking campus

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual

orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.