Upper School Mathematics Teacher
Upper School Math Teacher
Full-time, 10-month, August 2024
We’re looking for someone who:
- is passionate about mathematics and working with high school-aged students
- is motivated by our commitment to community and excellence in teaching and learning, joining the school in initiatives such as our future Innovation Hub and Technology Lab
- will commit to a school mission of seeking truth, building character, and nurturing all
- enjoys collaborative work within the department and across departments and divisions
- has Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate experience
- loves Huntsville…or would enjoy living in a mid-sized city ranked #1 by US News and World Report for its affordability, booming job market, and access to many activities including the arts and outdoors
Who we are:
At Randolph School, PK-12 students become lifelong thinkers, creative problem solvers, and fearless leaders as they learn to embrace their full potential, prepare for a purposeful future and create epic possibilities for success. Randolph School is situated on two campuses within a mile of each other in Jones Valley on the southeastern side of Huntsville, Alabama, which was named in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best cities in the United States to live. The 17-acre Drake campus houses pre-kindergarten through grade eight, while the Upper School is located at the 55-acre Garth campus. Through a commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, the school’s program and its faculty demand diligence and discipline while encouraging creativity and discovery. Above all, the school emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Identify and respond to each individual students’ learning needs and create enrichment opportunities; implement instructional strategies that contribute to meaningful learning experiences for all learners
- Work with grade level teams to address the needs of the whole child
- Integrate the teaching of effective organization and study skills
- Use our Learning Management System to communicate and organize assignments
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication (parent conferences, written correspondence including narrative reports)
- Effectively monitor and manage student learning using a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student progress
- Create a supportive and inclusive environment and develop respectful relationships with students by using conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques within the classroom
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through active participation in professional growth activities
- Maintain an effective, safe, and well-organized classroom
- Integrate technology appropriately in the classroom
- Serve as an advisor to a small group of students
- Share duties and responsibilities with other members of the faculty
Qualifications:
- Experience in teaching High School Math, including Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses
- B.S. in Mathematics required, M.A. in Mathematics preferred
- Independent college preparatory school experience preferred
- Student-centered, collaborative, approachable, passionate about mathematics
Interest and ability to contribute to our athletics and extracurricular programs is an additional consideration.
As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.