US Mathematics Teacher

The Kinkaid School•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kinkaid School is seeking a student-centered and innovative Mathematics Teacher, with expertise in multiple levels of mathematics, to join its Upper School team starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for collaboration with colleagues and proven success in connecting the content to students’ innate inquisitiveness and critical thinking skills. Reporting to the Upper School Math Department Chair, the Upper School Mathematics Teacher will be called on to promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner using various teaching methods and curriculum resources. This teacher must embrace and help advance the principles set out in Kinkaid’s core documents: mission and core values , Upper School Educational Philosophy and Portrait of a Teacher . The Kinkaid School is a co-educational non-sectarian day school enrolling over 1,500 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Located on a sixty-five-acre campus in the heart of Houston, Texas, the School offers a thriving intellectual community in the midst of a vibrant, urban, diverse culture. With an enrollment of about 650, the Upper School fosters a learning environment centered on academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and personal attention. The Upper School faculty enjoys small class sizes and a collegial, collaborative environment centered on intellectual curiosity and continuous professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Experience teaching upper school students with mastery in effectively delivering math content
Enjoyment in teaching students across the entire range of grades (9-12)
Core knowledge about the development of upper school age children

Responsibilities

Teach four academic classes in mathematics with the flexibility to teach at multiple levels
Serve as an advisor to ten to fifteen upper school students
Work collaboratively within teaching teams to develop unit plans and assessments
Serve as a member of the Math Department, attending departmental meetings, developing and updating course curricula, and supporting the work of the department
Participate in the school's STEM Center initiatives such as mentoring student research, participating in STEM symposium, and other STEM activities
Sponsor a club or a student leadership organization
Maintain regular office hours starting at 7:40 a.m.
Facilitate open, informative, and friendly communications with students and parents both verbally and in writing
Participate in Interim Term during the month of January
Engage in the school community by attending programs and events outside of department, such as athletic competitions, art events, or all-school community programs
Prioritize professional development and remaining current in the field of effective teaching
Commit to model Kinkaid’s mission and four core values (honesty, responsibility, respect, and kindness) in interactions with all members of the community
Demonstrate collegiality and high professional standards