What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Mathematics Teacher position at The Pennington School?
The Pennington School is seeking an Upper School Mathematics Teacher, who also teaches in the Cervone Center for Learning, for the 2025-26 academic year. The optimal candidate will have proven success with teaching mathematics to students in Grades 9-12 as well as experience teaching students with learning differences. This instructor will contribute to curricular design and implementation, and facilitate experiences for student enrichment in mathematics, extracurricular activities, and/or other areas assigned by the School.
Essential Duties:
- Teach students with a range of abilities in Upper School math courses that may include algebra, geometry, algebra 2, statistics, and other math classes as needed
- Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning
- Plan and implement differentiated instruction for students in Cervone Center for Learning mathematics classes.
- Develop individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
- Encourage critical, collaborative, and independent thinking during problem-solving on assignments, projects, tests, and other graded assessments
- Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
- Lead or participate in 2 extracurricular activities and/or athletic endeavors
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in math or related discipline; master's degree preferred
- Excellent mathematical skills
- 2-3 years of teaching experience; independent school teaching is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for working with students in and out of the classroom
- Desire to be an active member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Interest in a boarding school environment
- Ability to work with a variety of learning styles
- A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor
- An understanding of the specific needs of students with learning disabilities is essential, as well as a background in education and experience working with students with disabilities
- Desire to work high-school-age students with a focus on individual needs
- The belief that all students can learn if given appropriate services, supports, and accommodations
- Flexibility, collegiality, and a commitment to experiential professional development are important to this role
- Commitment to continued professional development
This position is full-time, teaching ten (10) months per year, exempt from overtime, and eligible for all benefits afforded to full-time Pennington School Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, rsum, and salary requirements at https://pennington.isolvedhire.com