Interim Upper School Math Teacher

Interim Upper School Math Teacher

The Blake School seeks to hire an experienced interim Upper School Math Teacher starting in the Fall 2026 of the  school year. This dynamic educator should be capable of teaching all levels of grade 9-12 mathematics. This is a 1.0, benefits-eligible position. Applicant review will begin April 17th.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of math in the Upper School (grades 9-12)
• Hold conferences with students and parents/guardians in fall and spring; write narrative comments and provide grades for each student at the end of each semester
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and all-school initiatives and meetings

Candidate Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in math, math education, or a related field; advanced degree or work toward an advanced degree in a relevant field strongly preferred
• Experience teaching different levels of geometry is preferred but not required
• Substantial professional background in math education with a preference for grade 9-12 teaching experience, enthusiasm for working with adolescents and commitment to supporting them in developing math fluency
• An ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities and lived experiences and the capacity to model and teach students to engage across differences
• Expertise in the student-centered pedagogical practices of Mathematics teaching and learning and in developing student knowledge of content and curriculum
• Experience incorporating a wide range of media and technology to enrich and embrace the ever-changing nature of teaching and learning

Salary Range:

This 1.0 FTE position has a starting salary of $57,097 - 87,043. If teachers have significant prior teaching experience, their salary may exceed this range. This salary range includes the expected annual salary for this position. In making a salary determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job-related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's salary offer could exceed this range.

Interim appointment teachers may have the opportunity to apply for the permanent position, which starts in 2026-27.

Disclaimer:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,277 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values.

Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission.

In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE.