Mathematics Instructor- One-Year Term

Phillips Exeter Academy • Exeter, NH

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The mathematics department seeks a passionate and energetic teacher to fill a full-time, one-year term teaching position beginning August 2026. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community. Temporary housing with associated residential duties may be available. Applicants must be able to teach a variety of pre-college mathematics through calculus. Interest in teaching at the post-calculus level is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to teach pre-college mathematics through calculus.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 2 years (equivalent experience may be considered).
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.
• Criminal and driving background check.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in teaching at the post-calculus level.
• Experience teaching at the post-calculus level.
• An advanced degree in mathematics, education, or related field.
• Interest in using the provided problem sets.
• Enthusiasm for working with adolescents both inside and outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes per trimester, all student-centered discussions around a Harkness table.
• Engage in daily preparation for classes.
• Actively participate in the academic, athletic, co-curricular, and residential programs.
• Provide extra help and advising to students.
• Serve as dormitory faculty.
• Lead extracurricular activities.
• Serve as mentors to student advisees, acting as the main liaison between advisee's family/guardian and the Academy.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life.
• Be responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty, depending on dormitory size.
• Enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.

Benefits

• Temporary housing with associated residential duties may be available.
• Compensation determined using a structured 25 step system that accounts for relevant years of professional teaching experience and highest degree earned.

What This Job Offers

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