What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Mathematics Teacher 25-26 position at Kingswood Oxford School?
Kingswood Oxford School
West Hartford, CT
Start date: August 2025
Kingswood Oxford is seeking an Upper School Mathematics teacher who is passionate, innovative,
and collaborative – an educator who models a growth mindset and is committed to equity-focused
pedagogy. In addition to having a strong educational background and teaching experience in
Mathematics, successful candidates will be technologically savvy, have experience with curriculum
design, and model best teaching practices. Candidates should also understand the importance of
involvement in the community, student engagement and empowerment, ongoing professional
development, and authentic collaboration with other faculty and sta� to advance the school’s
mission and strategic vision.
Optimal teaching candidates at Kingswood Oxford embody the following standards of excellence
that demonstrate a commitment to our community:
- Fosters a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students
- Embraces KO’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Creates a culture of learning
- Maintains professional credentials
- Engages authentically in KO’s faculty growth program
Curricularly, successful candidates should have a background in teaching upper level math classes
through Calculus.
The position involves multiple parts:
- Teaching 4 classes in Mathematics
- Coaching/co-curricular duties for one season or the equivalent
- Advising a small group of students
These duties will be determined in discussion with the Department Chair, the Director of Athletics,
and the Head of the Upper School.
Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Kingswood Oxford is a coeducational, independent day
school for motivated students in grades 6-12. KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse
population of students, faculty, and sta�, including di�erences in race, color, religion, nationality or
ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO, we believe that a
diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. We
continually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidates
who are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your
application.
More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to
jobopenings@kingswoodoxford.org.
Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color,
sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other
status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring,
training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layo�, compensation, bene�ts, social
and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws.