Upper School Teacher of Mathematics

Position Classification

Full‑time, 10‑month, faculty, salaried exempt

7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed to fulfill after‑school coaching/activity responsibilities assigned.

Head of Upper School and US Mathematics Department Chair

St. Christopher’s School, the largest all‑boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys’ schools in the Mid‑Atlantic region, seeks an Upper School Teacher of Mathematics.

Serving approximately 1,000 boys in grades JK‑12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher’s experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars – honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.

• Teach a full academic course load (four classes with two or three preps)
• Offer specific course assignments and levels (regular, honors, and AP) as determined by the successful candidate
• Be prepared to teach in more than one area/level of the curriculum
• Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach precalculus and calculus
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in and willingness to teach computer science as well
• Advising six to eight students
• Coaching or leading two co‑curricular activities
• Offering a Saints Explore cohort (experiential learning program)
• Handling other duties (study halls, chaperoning dances, etc.) as assigned
• Participating in the life of the school through committee work and regular presence at chapel and major school events such as concerts, plays, athletic contests, and other events to support the students and the mission of the school
• Communicating in an articulate and appropriate fashion, as well as in a timely and efficient manner, with parents, students, and colleagues
• Staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys and relating to adolescent boys
• Communicating and interacting with faculty and staff from across the school in an appropriate and effective professional manner
• Attending department and faculty meetings and all‑school professional development meetings, including the Curriculum Institute at the end of the school year occurring every four years

• Commitment to St. Christopher’s mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives
• Commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School’s Teaching Excellence Document, and dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher’s Center for the Study of Boys
• Clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher’s Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field with a strong academic record; master’s degree and teaching certification preferred but not required
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Thorough knowledge of and passion for teaching the discipline of Mathematics and an openness/experience in employing inquiry‑based instructional methodologies
• Understanding of the vital role of research and analysis in preparing students for college and life beyond the classroom
• Familiarity with, ease, and openness with integrating technology into the classroom
• Ability to collaborate effectively with members of the department and the Upper School faculty to enhance students’ appreciation and understanding of mathematics and achieve divisional goals
• Ability to enhance students’ skills and abilities in creative thinking and problem solving, intellectual curiosity and risk taking, research and analysis, collaboration and teamwork, and ability to apply core knowledge to new and changing situations
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and analytic skills
• Growth mindset, creative and flexible, and demonstrate a sense of humor
• Enjoy working with young people, especially boys

• Must be able to circulate among students in a…