High School Math Teacher

Mercy High School•Farmington Hills, MI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Farmington Hills, MI INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF MATH TEACHER. Join our highly committed team of Mercy educators who have a passion for Catholic education and a willingness to inspire our students to become “Women Who Make A Difference.” MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously. Our work embodies the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the Mercy Education Core Values: Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired By Faith; Principled Leadership; Voice for Dignity and Respect. Mercy High School is a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse student body of approximately 500 young women. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, curriculum, and extracurricular activities which align to the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns: Racism, Immigration, Women’s Issues, Care for the Earth and Non-Violence. POSITION DESCRIPTION Math Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year. We encourage a broadly diverse pool of applicants for all positions as we work intentionally to create a faculty and administration that reflects our student body. This position requires a willingness to teach various math level courses with a current focus on Geometry, Probability & Statistics, and College Algebra. Qualified applicants should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies and be prepared to teach in a welcoming and inspiring learning environment.

Requirements

Hold a degree in a related field of study.
Hold a current EX Michigan teaching certification.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
A minimum of two years teaching experience at the high school level
Willingness to expand knowledge and skills by participating in professional development opportunities in all areas including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop
Complete a background check

Responsibilities

Create lesson plans designed to support mastery of grade level essential outcomes consistent with school goals and objectives.
Take ownership for student academic progress and show an active interest in student achievement.
Demonstrate instructional practices that engage students in conceptual thinking, promote problem solving and creativity, and challenge students to achieve high standards of content mastery.
Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt delivery to meet the needs of students with varying academic skill levels.
Support an atmosphere that accelerates each student's academic, spiritual, social and emotional growth and achievement in alignment with the school’s mission.
Successfully collaborate with staff from other departments to help students apply course content across the curriculum.
Support lessons through effective use of technology tools (Mercy HS is an Apple Distinguished school).
Create a culturally responsive learning environment and pedagogy.
Contribute as a team player and supportive member of the Mercy community.
Work effectively and willingly with students of diverse backgrounds including race, culture and socio-economic status.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills in interacting with various stakeholders.