What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position - Upper School Math Teacher (Anticipated) position at POTOMAC SCHOOL?
Job Details
Job Location: The Potomac School - McLean, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Education
Description
The Potomac School Math Department seeks candidates for an anticipated full-time Upper School Math Teacher opening for the 2025-2026 school year. This position reports to the Head of the Upper School and is responsible for teaching four classes as well as advising a group of Upper School students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspire a love of math in students through teaching four classes.
- Build relationships with students via the classroom and an advisory.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods such as discussions, group activities, and occasional lectures.
- Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth.
- Collaborate actively with math department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning.
- Teach the assigned curriculum, evaluate students’ progress, and inform parents of progress.
- Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
- Meet with parents as needed to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and other teacher training workshops.
- Demonstrate personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including understanding of the characteristics of the age group taught.
- Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.
- Advise a group of Upper School students by developing meaningful relationships with them and supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably with previous experience teaching math at the Upper School level.
- Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
- Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and use different teaching methods that inspire high student engagement and achievement.
- Enthusiasm and joy for working with students.
In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength, and we know that everyone is enriched when each person's contributions and perspectives are valued.
