Math Teacher Leader

Math Teacher Leader

Position Summary

The Catamount School Math Teacher Leader is an EHRA non‑faculty position with instructional duties. The selected candidate will teach mathematics to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, and may also serve as an instructor for curriculum and middle‑grades education courses in the School of Teaching and Learning  role includes supervising interns in middle‑grades education and sharing program responsibilities across the Catamount School.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching math to students in grades 6–8.
• Co‑teaching with EC teacher leaders and collaborating with in‑service teachers in public school settings.
• Engaging students through technology‑rich, flexible environments.
• Supervising middle‑grades education interns.
• Participating consistently in all aspects of The Catamount School.

• Legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for a North Carolina teaching license in middle‑grades math; those not already in process must obtain and provide evidence of licensure eligibility by August 2026.

• Graduate degree in elementary or middle‑grades education, mathematics, math education, and/or National Board Certification.
• Experience teaching 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in public schools.
• Demonstrated collaboration across disciplines, ability to co‑teach and support in‑service teachers.
• Experience with project‑based learning, standards‑based grading, and technology‑rich instruction.

Permanent, full‑time.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision and health insurance (effective the first of the month following hire), retirement plan contributions, optional disability plans, tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year, access to group exercise classes, a discounted campus recreation membership, free vaccine and booster shots on campus, flex spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave, and paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.