Math Teacher

Department:
Instruction (Immediate Start)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Opportunity

Blue Ridge School is an all-boys, all-boarding college-preparatory school serving 180 students on a 751-acre campus situated along the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 20 miles from Charlottesville, Virginia, Blue Ridge School is innovative in its approach to educating young men. Passionate teachers, small classes, strong relationships, lots of opportunities to participate in athletics and co-curricular activities, and a rigorous but supportive college prep curriculum, empower Blue Ridge graduates to thrive in college and beyond.

With an average class size of 11 students and teacher autonomy, faculty members are able to help each student discover the best way to master the course material, and challenge each student to reach beyond self-determined limits and fulfill his untapped potential.

For the current academic year , Blue Ridge School seeks a Math Teacher . This role is a full-time, 9 month, position that has primary responsibilities to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position requires teaching four sections of mathematics each day.

Specific course assignments will be determined by departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications. Strong consideration will be given to candidates who are able to teach advanced mathematics courses.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a committed educator who is at their core, student oriented, collaborative in nature, willing to work with and support the teachers in their department, and has the ability to balance leadership and directives with teacher autonomy. Candidates should have:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Math related field from an accredited institution.

Establish meaningful connections with students, ensuring all students are known and valued.

Create a classroom environment where students are actively engaged in learning and can apply their learning in authentic ways

Demonstrate flexibility in addressing the diverse learning needs of all students, offering differentiated instruction and support.

Values and respects diverse student backgrounds and perspectives, ensuring all students feel seen and heard.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, peers, and supervisors

Exceptional organizational, planning, time management, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills

Build a classroom atmosphere that is positive and supportive of student growth

A passion for teaching and continuous professional development.

Ability to read and write within the discipline of mathematics to support mathematical understanding, reasoning, and communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate engaging learning experiences

Develop course syllabi and lesson plans in alignment with the Math Department’s curricular scope and sequence

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Use relevant technology to support instruction

Engages students in safe, student-centered teaching methods, including numerous activities and projects.

Willingness to work with students of different academic backgrounds, utilizing professional development opportunities and experiences to identify and select appropriate instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying learning profiles.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and resources

Work with students to make connections between mathematics…