Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Position Description

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 that enrolls roughly 950 girls ages 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16‑acre campus in the western part of the city, the school’s core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. St. Catherine’s provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community.

St. Catherine's School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and expert educator in Mathematics to serve as Upper School Mathematics instructor for the school term 2026‑27. The Upper School Math Department implements girl‑centered strategies, personalized instruction, and innovative technology to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics in order to meet the challenges of the twenty‑first century. The department strives to provide accessible and challenging coursework as well as support for all students, regardless of ability, to achieve their potential.

As a Mathematics instructor, the successful candidate should be able to teach a variety of courses including higher‑level Mathematics such as AP BC Calculus.

Supervisor
:
Director of Upper School;
Math Department Chair

Position Status
:
Salaried, exempt, full‑time, regular, 9‑month schedule

Hours of Work
:
Standard work week with occasional evening chaperoning and travel supervision.

• Create a classroom community based on the School’s core values.
• Implement and uphold the School’s access, equity, and belonging initiatives.
• Teach four courses in the Mathematics Department including advanced levels such as AP BC Calculus.
• Work collaboratively with and align with colleagues teaching same‑level courses; serve as an Upper School academic advisor.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments and exams.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student performance.
• Maintain accurate records of grades and student progress.
• Assist in leading the Upper School’s Saints Explore experiential learning program.
• Serve on School life committees when requested.
• Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching and in the broader life of the School.

The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may become CPR and First Aid certified.

Occasional overnight and out‑of‑area travel may also be required for special events.

St. Catherine's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine's School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

Consistent with the School’s mission, the School fosters respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person.

An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.

St. Catherine’s School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this full‑time position with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, exhaustive professional development and networking opportunities as well as state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or the teaching of Mathematics (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in and passion for teaching Mathematics at the Upper School level.
• Demonstrated creative and energetic teaching.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Articulate current trends in Mathematics education and a proven history of implementation of these trends.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, both oral and written.
• Familiar with and strongly implementing educational technologies.
• Ability to coach a sport is desired.
• Uphold the high standards of the School’s established program.