Substitute-Mathematics Department

Pike School • Andover, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pike School is seeking a medium-term substitute mathematics teacher to teach three sections of Grade 5 math and one section of Grade 7 math. The position is effective immediately through January 31, 2027, and reports to the Head of Upper School. The ideal candidate has middle school teaching experience, including with Grade 5 and Grade 7, and enjoys working with students in this age group and with the Upper School mathematics curriculum.

The role calls for collaboration, effective communication, culturally responsive teaching practices, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a collaborative approach to teamwork and planning. The Pike School is an independent elementary school in Andover, Massachusetts, serving approximately 415 students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 9. Its student-centered culture values authenticity, intellectual ambition, and social good.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong middle school teaching experience, preferably across Grades 5–9.
• A passion for working with students in this age group and a record of outstanding teaching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and sensitivity to organizational dynamics.
• Commitment to intellectual curiosity, professional growth, collaboration, and Pike’s values of equity and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with curriculum or program development and creating interdisciplinary connections with grade-level content.
• Experience with technology and its implementation in mathematics classrooms.
• Thoughtful innovation moderated by a skillful and sensitive approach to change.
• Desire to work as a team player in a dynamic independent school and devote the time required to model excellence in job performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement mathematics instruction for students in Grades 5 and 7.
• Assess and document student growth and development, and communicate effectively with colleagues and families about it.
• Partner with the leadership team, learning specialists, counselors, and teachers to support the student learning experience.
• Adapt existing curriculum to meet the needs of current students and their schedule.
• Collaborate with Grade Level Teams and the Upper School Mathematics Department to deliver consistent academic instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level