Middle School Lead Math Teacher

About The Role

Start Date:

August 2026.

The Croft School is seeking an exceptional Middle School Lead Math Teacher to join our team and teach either Grades 5–6 or Grades 7–8. In this role, the Lead Math Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality math instruction across two distinct grade levels, fostering strong academic growth and a love of learning in all students.

In addition to core teaching responsibilities, this individual will work closely with the rest of the Middle School Teaching team and will likely be responsible for teaching an elective course. The individual will also support other aspects of our middle school programming such as advisory, WIN (“What I Need”) block, service learning, and weekly fieldwork.

The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with their students and using that knowledge to establish and lead a dynamic, rigorous, student‑centered classroom. The best candidates will be ready and excited to dedicate ample time and thoughtfulness to close communication and partnership with their students’ families.

Given that The Croft School is committed to being a self‑reflective, ever‑improving anti‑racist organization, the right candidate should be excited to contribute to the school’s related efforts and practices. The ideal candidate embodies an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to support students and their families as they transition to and navigate middle school. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is reflective, adaptable, and motivated to help shape our new middle school program.

• 3+ years of math teaching experience, ideally in a Grade 5, 6, 7, or 8 classroom. Middle or high school math teaching experience required.
• A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning.
• Ability and desire to establish strong and trusting relationships with families.
• Enthusiasm for designing and delivering creative, engaging lessons and projects.
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, team‑orientation, and enthusiasm for collaborating with co‑teachers and other colleagues.
• Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills.
• Ability to design and lead targeted, small‑group instruction and differentiate whole‑group instruction.
• Self‑reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
• A strong desire to remain in this role for 5+ years.
• A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States is required.

The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities. The compensation for this role will be between approximately $53,103 and $98,963, commensurate with experience.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.