Upper School Math Teacher

The Principia•Des Peres, MO

8h•$51,000

About The Position

The Secondary Math Teacher is a student-centered teaching role within Principia School’s Upper School. The teacher designs and delivers engaging mathematics instruction that emphasizes conceptual understanding, problem solving, and the meaningful application of skills. Using a variety of instructional strategies, the teacher supports diverse learners, fosters critical thinking, and encourages students to take ownership of their learning. In addition to classroom instruction, the Secondary Math Teacher mentors students as a teacher, character educator, and advisor, contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment grounded in Principia’s commitment to character education. This role also includes participation in experiential education initiatives, such as chaperoning school activities, social events, and trips, and active engagement in the broader life of the school community.

Requirements

Student of Christian Science preferred
Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here: https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
Bachelor's degree in mathematics or a closely related field required, with sufficient coursework to teach high school math through advanced levels (including Statistics)
Teaching certification preferred, and required within two years of hire

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in mathematics or master’s in education with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics preferred
Ability or experience teaching dual credit math courses (particularly statistics) preferred, or experience teaching AP statistics
Experience teaching a diverse population of students and in varied school environments preferred

Responsibilities

Display a strong interest in and commitment to working with Upper School students (grades 9–12)
Model enthusiasm and love for mathematics and its applications
Plan lessons that invoke student interest and ownership, connect learning to real-life situations, and meet the needs of future-ready learners to make the content relevant and meaningful
Integrate technology effectively in a 1:1 laptop environment to enhance and redefine learning
Incorporate future-ready skills and STEM best practices to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and communication skills
Differentiate process, product, and content to support a wide range of learners and help each student recognize their unlimited potential
Teach various mathematics courses with an understanding of each course’s place within the overall departmental scope and sequence
Collaborate as a member of the Math Department to support curricular and instructional goals, including weekly meetings
Pursue ongoing professional development and apply best educational practices while contributing to a professional learning community
Handle discipline situations effectively in ways that support student character growth
Demonstrates a strong interest and commitment to working with a wide range of students, helping them feel successful and recognize their unlimited potential
Demonstrates commitment to preparing students to be thoughtful, informed, and active citizens
Recognizes character education as an essential and natural part of daily classroom and ensemble instruction
Collaborates effectively with colleagues, coaches, parents, houseparents, and administrators to support shared curricular, instructional, and student-life goals
Supports mutual curricular and instructional goals with Upper School colleagues through collaboration and regular communication
Participates as a member of a departmental team, including attending at weekly meetings and collaborative planning
Serves as an advisor to a group of 8-10 Upper School students
Supports innovative and engaging student recruitment and retention efforts
Pursues ongoing professional development, applies best educational practices, and contributes to a professional learning community focused on continuous improvement.
Participates in required professional development on Monday and Wednesday afternoons
Fulfills all responsibilities expected of a faculty member, including curriculum development, lesson planning, grading and assessment, administrative tasks, meetings, supervision, family communication, and participation in school events as assigned
Lead and mentor small groups of students as a Crew Leader, including oversight during fall Character Trips and active participation in House activities
Attends and supports curricular trips, festivals, service-learning performance opportunities, and school activities, including chaperoning social events and travel
Performs other duties as assigned in support of the school’s mission and programmatic needs