Head of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering

Solfl•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Head of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering leads high school teaching and department development across mathematics, physics, and applied engineering-related learning. This person must be able to teach high school mathematics across Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics. This role is both instructional and strategic. This person will teach high school Math and, when needed, Physics, while also helping shape the school’s Math curriculum and supporting integrated learning experiences connected to real-world student ventures. A key part of this role is supporting the Design Studio, a school arena where students develop products, prototypes, and solutions connected to their in-real-life ventures. Because of this, a strong background in Math, Physics, and engineering thinking is important. This person should be able to help bridge academic content with design, technical thinking, problem-solving, and product development. As Department Head, this person will be responsible for both teaching and administration. They must have strong classroom management, strong project management, a highly systemized approach to their work, and strong academic governance related to their classes and department responsibilities. They should also be willing to support the design of Math curriculum and integrated learning projects in the middle school program. Comfort with and interest in technology, robotics, and AI is highly desirable.

Requirements

Degree in Mathematics or Physics required
Ability to teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics
Ability to teach Physics preferred
Strong classroom teaching experience at the high school level
Strong systems, organization, and project management skills
Strong academic governance and administrative follow-through related to classes and department leadership
Interest in design, product development, applied problem-solving, and interdisciplinary learning
Comfort with or strong interest in technology, robotics, and AI is highly desirable

Nice To Haves

Engineering experience or background strongly preferred

Responsibilities

High School Mathematics Teaching
Teach high school Math across Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics
Deliver strong, rigorous instruction while helping students see Math as practical, useful, and connected to real-world work
Help students apply mathematical thinking to problem-solving, modeling, design, analysis, and decision-making
Build student confidence and fluency in core mathematical concepts and skills
Physics and Applied Technical Teaching
Help students connect Physics concepts to real systems, design challenges, movement, forces, energy, and product development
Bring engineering thinking into instruction where relevant, especially in ways that support real-world application
Design Studio Support
Support the Design Studio as a learning arena for student product development tied to in-real-life ventures
Help students apply Math, Physics, and technical reasoning to design, prototyping, testing, and iteration
Collaborate with other faculty to ensure student ventures are supported by strong quantitative and technical thinking
Contribute practical insight to design-based learning experiences and problem-solving work
Department Leadership and Administration
Lead department responsibilities related to teaching, planning, organization, and academic oversight
Maintain strong systems for lesson planning, assessment, grading, documentation, and student progress tracking
Ensure strong academic governance across assigned classes and department responsibilities
Support consistent standards, strong execution, and clear follow-through across the department
Curriculum and Integrated Learning
Collaborate on the design and creation of High School Math curriculum
Support the development of integrated learning projects that connect Math to real-world ventures and interdisciplinary work
Work collaboratively to strengthen the role of mathematical and technical thinking across the school
Innovation and Future-Focused Learning
Bring interest and practical thinking around technology, robotics, and AI into the broader learning environment where relevant
Help students see the relationship between core academic subjects and emerging technologies
Contribute ideas and initiatives that strengthen real-world, future-facing Math and technical education at SOLFL