Mathematics Teacher - Upper School

The Nightingale-Bamford School • New York, NY

7d • $75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the academic year 2026-2027. Those applying should have a minimum of three years teaching experience at the Upper School/Secondary level. All applicants must be capable of teaching any of the math courses from Grade IX through Advanced Calculus. At Nightingale-Bamford, the Math Department works collaboratively to develop curriculum, so applicants should be ready to work as a team. This is a school that values camaraderie, an institution where teachers continue to blossom and grow. Those applying should have a commitment to excellent math teaching practices and continued professional development, and must display an interdisciplinary commitment to STEM. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to best practices in pedagogy, excellent organizational skills, a passion for teaching young children, strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to meet deadlines, be detail-oriented, and have a willingness to pursue professional development. This is a full time, 10-month, exempt position starting on August 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Math Education or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• Three to five years teaching Math at the Upper School level.
• Proficiency in teaching Mathematics as well as transferable skills such as active reading, research, and writing.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate cultural competence and be able to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with varied constituents.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative.
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in an Upper School community

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a full course load (four courses) in the Upper School School.
• Providing timely feedback to students on assignments in alignment with departmental standards.
• Employing best practices of pedagogy to provide our students with an excellent experience.
• Contributing to curriculum development and revision in collaboration with other faculty
• Pursuing appropriate professional development to build content knowledge, incorporate new pedagogical approaches, and keep current in the field
• Additional tasks in the school community as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time