MATH TEACHER - SS

Shady Side Academy’s Senior School is seeking a full-time Math Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. The Math Teacher will instruct students in grades 9-12 through a variety of math classes ranging from Algebra I to post AP Calculus courses. The Math Teacher would join several other colleagues as part of the mathematics department.

A successful Math Teacher engages students in meaningful learning experiences that meet their needs and gives them the confidence to take risks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Keeps students at the center of their decision-making and practice
• Teach 4 or 5 sections of mathematics
• Collaborates with colleagues and supports endeavors that benefit the larger community
• Cultivates positive partnerships with parents through consistent and transparent communication about their child’s progress
• Collaborates in creating innovative curricula, pedagogy, and assessment
• Participates in other assigned duties as determined by the Head of Senior School, including advisory and 5th duties

A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field is required and a master’s degree in math or related field is strongly preferred.

Ideal candidate will have

• Prior secondary school experience as a math teacher
• Ability to work as a team with the mathematics faculty
• An interest in interdisciplinary work between departments
• Ability to run a thoughtful and intentional advisory group
• Openness to being an integral part of a caring community of learners