Math Teacher - Upper School

Holton-Arms School • Bethesda, MD

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Holton-Arms School is seeking a collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic Math Teacher to join its vibrant Upper School for the 2026-27 school year. The Upper School mathematics program offers a rigorous, conceptually rich experience from Geometry through Calculus and Statistics. The role involves challenging students to think deeply, apply reasoning and proof, and foster confidence, curiosity, and intellectual risk-taking. Instruction emphasizes equitable access, thoughtful technology use, and meaningful assessment practices. Teachers collaborate within the department for consistency and coherence, while maintaining strong partnerships with students and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education or Mathematics.
• Experience teaching at the upper school level.
• Understanding or growing knowledge of competency-based teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment with the ability to implement quality, inclusive teaching, and learning programs while sustaining a culture of access and equity in Math.
• Depth of knowledge in mathematical problem solving, reasoning and proof, mathematical communication, and effective use of technology.
• A passion for developing a deep conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts, as well as student application of concepts learned.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, parents, staff, and colleagues.
• Capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning, assessment, and classroom management practices.
• Ability to design units around the school calendar and maintain an organized course page on Canvas.
• Ability to collaborate closely with course-level team members to ensure a similar experience for the students, including planning and the writing of common assessments.
• High levels of enthusiasm for teaching and learning, striving to engender a joy of learning in all students.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Commitment to a lifetime of learning, personal and professional integrity, and the capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.
• Commitment to the institution's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree, preferred.
• Experience teaching with Illustrative Mathematics resources is a plus.
• Desire to pursue ongoing professional development, making the most of the opportunities both within and outside the school to improve teaching and to demonstrate to the girls the value of lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School classes that could range from Geometry to Calculus/Statistics.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students and parents.
• Work collaboratively with other math teachers in the department, division colleagues, and administrators.
• Provide extra math support outside of class time, as needed, during the school day.
• Serve as an advisor, facilitating weekly meetings to promote student well-being.
• Attend regular meetings, including in-house professional development.
• Commitment to academic excellence and supporting Global Education and Diversity institutional priorities.

Benefits

• Health insurance with a generous employer contribution to medical, dental and vision
• Life and disability insurance
• 403b retirement savings with an employer match and non-elective contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition remission for eligible children
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Paid sick and personal days
• Lunch is provided on school days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior