Middle School/Upper School Math Teacher

The Salisbury School, a small, independent, college preparatory school on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is seeking a Middle and/or Upper School Math teacher. At the Salisbury School, you will discover a unique treasure of the Eastern Shore - a remarkable college preparatory school, one that balances academic challenge with student-driven exploration amid a truly authentic and supportive community that helps children thrive and prepares them for the future. The Eastern Shore of Maryland combines small town cost of living and pace of life with access to world class cities and natural beauty, including some of the nation’s finest beaches.

Inspired by the school’s mission and philosophy, we honor each child’s path and help them find passions and discover their own voice. Our distinguished and talented faculty not only challenge their students but truly get to know each of them in order to support their needs and help them build real confidence by overcoming obstacles and through achieving more than they thought possible. All of this takes place amidst a beautiful campus with plentiful outdoor space and facilities which are aesthetically striking while being purpose designed for kids’ needs. Most importantly, the school challenges students to learn experientially, asking them to apply their learning and encouraging them to get their hands dirty. Learn more about working at TSS.

The best candidate should have experience teaching Math and a passion for working with middle school children. Responsibilities in the classroom include:

Creating a syllabus for each class

Preparing stimulating lessons

Identifying and analyzing student needs, strengths, and weaknesses

Overseeing experiments

Grading and returning work to students in a timely manner

Providing additional support to students as needed

Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning at all times

Treating each student with respect and working to support individual student needs

The appropriate candidate should enjoy working as part of a team, be flexible, possess both patience and motivation, care deeply about the education of students, and be an excellent communicator with parents, other teachers, and students.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

Serving as an advisor to students

Teaching a variety of Math courses

Planning experiential outings

Attending school meetings and certain school functions

Attending workshops and training opportunities to continue professional growth

A candidate with a strong work ethic, the desire to be creative, and who loves working with motivated, caring students will thrive at our school. On-campus housing may be available for the right candidate. Salary and benefits are competitive amongst independent schools.

The Salisbury School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person