George Walton Academy seeks an engaging and energetic Upper School Math teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role will involve teaching six classes to students in grades 9-12.
Responsibilities
* Teach math to 9th-12th grade students, possessing the ability and skills to successfully teach the subject matter.
* Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
* Create and sustain a positive classroom culture, based on the mission and values of the school.
* Stay current on the latest research in math education and employ evidence-based practices to facilitate deep conceptual understanding as well as procedural fluency.
* Observe/evaluate/assess students' development and maintain accurate records regarding student progress and areas of growth.
* Contribute to the cohesion, continuity, and rigor of the math department.
* Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
* Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed to meet differentiated student needs and varying levels of progress inside and outside of the classroom.
* Communicate openly, timely, and supportively with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders regarding student achievement and progress.
* Complete additional duties as assigned.
* Assist in planning and/or teaching a Winter Term course.
Exceptional Candidates Will
* Demonstrate an approachable, consistent, transparent, supportive, and good-humored posture.
* Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the school.
* Demonstrate a passion for sharing best practice pedagogy in the field, especially inquiry-based curricula.
* Be patient and positive, finding joy in promoting a lifelong love of learning.
* Possess a philosophy of education that aligns with the school's mission and vision.
* Possess international experience, either through teaching, working, or studying.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field is required; a Master's Degree is preferred.
* 3+ years of high school (or similar) teaching experience, preferably within independent schools.
* Experience with a broad range of instructional practices.
* Criminal background check.