What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Math Teacher position at The Agnes Irwin School?
The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being.
Currently, The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Upper School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and the Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Foster Trust and Community, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, and Respect and Celebrate All.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teach four sections of Upper School math courses, ranging from Algebra I to Calculus II
- Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development
- Prepare course materials
- Maintain student attendance and grade records
- Evaluate and grade student work
- Meet individually with students during Office Hours and planning periods
- Inform parents and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences
- Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
- Participate in the life of the Upper School by serving as an advisor and/or club sponsor, as necessary
- Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events
- Work constructively with parents and colleagues
- Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process
- Assume other duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate:
- Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, to lead, and to live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education
- Will immerse themselves in the life of the school and share their talents as a coach, advisor, chaperone, or club sponsor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to our DEIB Philosophy at Agnes Irwin.
- Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
- Has a strong background in mathematics through Calculus
- Possesses an ability to teach mathematical problem solving, algorithmic thinking, and the core competencies that help students develop as learners
- Has the ability to add authentic contexts to mathematical ideas in order to engage diverse groups of learners
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Math or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 2-3 years of classroom experience teaching Math is preferred
- Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, LMS, various Google and Microsoft Office applications, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and respect different values and viewpoints