What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Math Teacher position at Arbor School of Arts and Sciences?
Middle-Grades Math Teacher (6th, 7th, 8th graders)
Arbor School of Arts and Sciences, a nonprofit, independent, K-8 school situated on a wooded 21-acre campus 20 minutes south of downtown Portland, Oregon, is seeking a full-time middle school math teacher to join us in the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and flexible individual who is drawn to working closely with curious students within a school dedicated to developing intellect, character, and creativity within a small learning community. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a readiness to partner in working toward cultural competency and toward being a truly equitable and inclusive community.
This teaching position offers the opportunity to implement Arbor’s original math curriculum (please see for details), to integrate that teaching with other disciplines, and to innovate and work creatively.
Qualifications:
- A strong background in mathematical studies
- Experience teaching mathematical topics through Geometry and knowledge of topics through Algebra II
- A commitment to centering equity and inclusion in the classroom and in the curriculum
- Experience and enthusiasm for connecting mathematics to topics in science and humanities
- A demonstrated ability to build successful educational relationships with middle-grades students and to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- A demonstrated ability to work successfully in a responsive and collaborative environment in which teachers support one another within and across disciplines
In addition to math instruction, as a member of the middle-grades faculty the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with students in small groups, such as leading students in being stewards of Arbor’s gardens and grounds, and assisting in other classrooms. Facility with classroom and creative technologies, as well as Spanish language skills, is not required but would be a plus.
This position is full time and comes with competitive salary and benefits, including 100% employer-paid group medical insurance. Salary $57,000 - $94,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume and letter of interest directly to info@arborschool.org, attention Isaac Enloe.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Tualatin, OR 97062 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tualatin, OR 97062: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000 - $94,000
