6th Grade Math Teacher position

About Shady Hill School

Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (preK
- 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Grades 3-8 engage in Central Subject, an in-depth, integrated study of a particular time or people in history. The year‑long Central Subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, understanding of multiple perspectives, acquisition of essential skills, and self‑discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. Grades preK-2 pursue a variety of Thematic Studies that reflect the Central Subject Methodology by integrating areas of learning, but in shorter, age‑appropriate units.

Central Subject faculty (Gradeheads) are responsible for the skills and content in both social studies/history and language arts and, with the support of performing arts and visual arts faculty, the integration of these disciplines.

Shady Hill is a deeply mission‑driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful, and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and which is unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all.

Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

Shady Hill School is also a teacher training institution. Its long‑standing Teacher Training Course, which brings apprentice teachers to campus each year, prepares talented aspiring teachers for careers in education and allows faculty members the opportunity to be a mentor and meaningful contributor to the teaching field. Because of the school’s commitment to teacher training, the school seeks teachers with certification or a demonstrated interest in working towards certification when hired by Shady Hill School.

Shady Hill School is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to teach two sections of 6th grade math for the  school year. The ideal candidate will have a background in differentiated instruction, strong written and oral communication skills, and an interest in fostering students’ love of math during a critical year for math skills building and learning. This is a part‑time (50% FTE), in‑person, exempt (salaried), 10‑month position (late August – mid June).

This is a 1‑year position for the  school year, based on the number of enrolled students in 6th grade.

• Teach two sections of 6th grade mathematics (each section meets for 45 minutes each weekday)
• Manage all classroom responsibilities, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, utilizing a variety of approaches to teaching and assessing students
• Meet with students outside of class as needed and partner with middle school student support team
• Coordinate closely with other 6th grade math teachers
• Communicate about student progress, write reports, hold parent conferences, and meet with administrators and other faculty to support the needs of individual students
• Monitor the social, emotional, and academic lives of students, creating an identity‑safe and caring classroom environment and community
• Attend weekly department meeting, Wednesday afternoon faculty meetings, and participate in weekly Middle School community period block
• Engage in professional development to enhance inclusive teaching and leadership practices

In addition, the Middle School Math Teacher will share in responsibilities associated with the position or with membership on the faculty such as supervision of student activities, participating in special events and outreach programs, as well as lunch and recess supervision and other duties. Faculty members are also expected to attend opening and closing meetings (August/September and June) and other faculty meetings as scheduled and to serve on…