Upper School Math Educator
About The Position
Upper School Math Educator The Out-of-Door Academy seeks an Upper School Math Educator to join a forward thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered learning. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Upper School, the Upper School Math Educator will be responsible for the following: Develop and implement Math lessons with the capacity to teach through Algebra II, focusing primarily on creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and project-based learning. Teach five (5) courses from beginning through advanced levels. Fulfill the role of an Upper School Advisor and clubs supervisor. Closely collaborate with Upper School faculty to support students, faculty, and families across the division. Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility. Qualifications Experience, Skills & Knowledge Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Math, or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in grades 6 – 12 preferred, ideally in an independent school setting. Demonstrated passion as an educator who employs current advances in education and can show demonstrated success with new pedagogy. Invest in making contributions beyond the classroom, such as advisory, clubs, and coaching. A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff and parents. Compensation and Benefits This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2026. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing. Other Candidates will be required to complete a video submission interview through the SparkHire platform. Once an application has been received, instructions on completing the video submission will be provided through an email. A candidate application will be considered complete once this video submission has been received. Candidates are also asked to address what attracts them to this position, to Out-of-Door, and to the Sarasota community in their cover letter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Math, or a related field required
- Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in grades 6 – 12 preferred, ideally in an independent school setting.
- Demonstrated passion as an educator who employs current advances in education and can show demonstrated success with new pedagogy.
- Invest in making contributions beyond the classroom, such as advisory, clubs, and coaching.
- A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff and parents.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Math lessons with the capacity to teach through Algebra II, focusing primarily on creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and project-based learning.
- Teach five (5) courses from beginning through advanced levels.
- Fulfill the role of an Upper School Advisor and clubs supervisor.
- Closely collaborate with Upper School faculty to support students, faculty, and families across the division.
- Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.
Benefits
- Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
