Mathematics Department Chair​/Teacher; K

Overview

The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking a dynamic and visionary Department Chair to lead our K-12 Mathematics Department for the  school year. The Department Chair will be an accomplished educator who holds high standards for both teaching and learning, demonstrates a deep commitment to best practices in instruction, and fosters a strong, collaborative departmental culture. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in the classroom, a comprehensive understanding of Mathematics content and pedagogy, and experience building inclusive learning communities for students and teachers.

At Nightingale, Department Chairs serve an essential academic leadership role with responsibility for the development and stewardship of their department, its curriculum, and teaching staff. Reporting to the Assistant Head for Academic Affairs, Nightingale’s Department Chairs work together to oversee departmental alignment with the School’s mission and vision of academic excellence, the sequence and content of their curricula, the daily operation and oversight of their departments, and the support and well-being of their department members.

Chairs are responsible for leading ongoing conversations about curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, ensuring excellence and coherence across Nightingale’s K-12 program, and supporting faculty growth through mentorship and feedback. They serve as key liaisons between faculty and school leadership, work to translate vision into practice, and share decision-making responsibility for a cohesive, forward-thinking, and evolving academic program.

To support this work, Department Chairs receive a one-course release (or equivalent to a 1/4-time role) and an $8,000 base stipend plus additional funding for departments with more than six members. Chairs are 10-month positions with the expectation of availability for up to two weeks over the summer to support hiring, new employees, departmental curriculum work, scheduling and course placement.

(including but not limited to)

• Curricular Leadership
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a K-12 Mathematics curriculum
• Establish a departmental vision, curate K-12 departmental scope and sequence, and build long-range academic plans
• Regularly evaluate, update, and document departmental curriculum, including instructional materials and resources
• Remain current with relevant academic scholarship and in professional communities and organizations
• Provide expertise, guidance, and oversight for departmental curricular decisions
• Work closely with teaching teams to ensure clarity, coherence, and curricular alignment
• Make recommendations for new course offerings or changes in departmental course structures
• Oversee annual updates to Curriculum Guide to ensure accuracy of course descriptions

• Faculty Support and Professional Development
• Ensure excellence in teaching across the K-12 department through regular coaching, feedback, and support
• Co-lead hiring processes with senior leadership
• Orient and support new department members
• Build and cultivate strong relationships and rapport within the department
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation through collaboration, observation, reflection, and the development of shared practices
• Provide mentorship and guidance in curriculum design, pedagogy, communication, and teaching and assessment practices
• Actively participate in the evaluation process for teachers on annual cycle
• Support faculty growth by encouraging, organizing, and offering opportunities for individual and departmental professional development

• Department Management and Stewardship
• Organize, plan, and facilitate regular department meetings and workshops
• Manage faculty issues and concerns as they arise in collaboration with the appropriate Division Head/s
• Delegate responsibilities and assign tasks to support departmental goals
• Recommend teaching assignments for each academic year
• Ensure class coverage when department members are absent
• Recommend student placement levels in consultation with teaching teams
• Review all teacher-written comments for accuracy and clarity
• Prepare departmental budget…