What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Faculty Member position at Millbrook School?
Millbrook School seeks a full-time math teacher, capable of teaching Algebra through Calculus, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Millbrook's math department develops equally the skills of understanding and imagination and inspires students to see math as, fundamentally, a creative quest. Combining centuries-old methods of construction with compass and straight-edge and current online programs such as Desmos, teachers inspire students to ask, discover, and verify what they know and why. We seek educators who value creating inclusive classrooms and curricula. Energy for adolescents, adaptability, humor, and integrity are the hallmarks of Millbrook's faculty.
A bachelor's degree in math or a related field and strong communication skills are required. Coaching & teaching experience are preferred. In addition to teaching four sections (or the equivalent), this position includes coaching or supervising an afternoon program for two out of three seasons and serving as an advisor for up to six students. Full-time faculty members are also expected to participate in community service, evening responsibility, activities, assemblies and attend required meetings and workshops. The primary goal of a teaching faculty member is to ensure that each student achieves the highest potential possible . Housing may be provided and would bring with it residential life duties.
When determining placement in the salary range, Millbrook School considers total teaching experience, number of years working at Millbrook School, and other factors permitted by law. Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and resume to Martha Clizbe, Math Department Chair, and Jasper Turner, Dean of Faculty through our employment portal .
As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS FOR FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS
- Teaching : Teach four sections of a subject (or the equivalent)
- Coaching : Coach two seasons (or the equivalent)
- Community Service : Advise or assist in community service.
- Assemblies : Attend assemblies on designated mornings throughout the school year.
- Evening Responsibility : Faculty who live in housing provided by the school will have an evening responsibility.
- Activities : All faculty support our weekend programming for assigned weekends.
- Advising : All faculty are expected to have between one and six advisees per year, to communicate regularly with advisees' family, and to write three advisor letters for each over the course of the year. The advisor is the primary resource for a student and their parents or guardians, acts as a mentor, and shepherds the student's growth over their time at Millbrook. Advisors meet weekly with advisees on Tuesdays during alternating seated lunches and meeting times and schedule additional time as needed. Advisors must be in regular contact with the parents or guardians and keep them informed of their child's progress. Advisors should also communicate proactively with colleagues about their advisee.
- Miscellaneous : Share in all other boarding school responsibilities including extra help, assembly, formal dinner, department meetings, faculty meetings, orientation programs, award assemblies, trustee and parent weekends, workshops, and additional duties as determined. All faculty are also expected to assist with opening days, winter weekend, and commencement weekend.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of a mechanic device)
WORKING CONDITIONS
