Upper School Part-Time Math Teacher

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Cape Henry Collegiate seeks a part-time mathematics teacher to join a highly collaborative and dynamic team in our Upper School starting August 2025. The ideal candidate will have an unapologetic enthusiasm for mathematics and a strong passion for helping students grow. The successful candidate will teach three sections of mathematics (full-time is five) to students in grades 9 through 12.

Competitive candidates will be experienced with teaching high school students and must possess a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred). Ability and experience teaching diverse high school math levels, including precalculus, AP Calculus and geometry will make candidates particularly competitive, though there is flexibility, and the focus is on recruiting a great math educator. Cape Henry offers courses in the Upper School that range from Algebra 1 through post-AP college math classes. Additionally, we hope to attract candidates who have an interest in being involved outside the classroom in extracurricular activities.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Division Head.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, CHC policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A preferred minimum of three years’ experience teaching math courses at a secondary or tertiary level. The ideal candidate should have teaching experience in high school (grades 9 through 12). Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university preferred. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Cape Henry Collegiate is an independent, Prekindergarten through Grade 12, college-preparatory, coeducational school with over 950 students in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cape Henry Collegiate offers small class sizes and exceptional resources in technology and materials to provide an ideal teaching and learning environment.

The School's Mission states that, “We know, value, and challenge each student. We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.”

Cape Henry Collegiate is committed to building a diverse faculty/staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.