Upper School Teacher

Secondary Math Teacher

The Secondary Math Teacher is a student-centered teaching role within Principia School's Upper School. The teacher designs and delivers engaging mathematics instruction that emphasizes conceptual understanding, problem solving, and the meaningful application of skills. Using a variety of instructional strategies, the teacher supports diverse learners, fosters critical thinking, and encourages students to take ownership of their learning.

In addition to classroom instruction, the Secondary Math Teacher mentors students as a teacher, character educator, and advisor, contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment grounded in Principia's commitment to character education. This role also includes participation in experiential education initiatives, such as chaperoning school activities, social events, and trips, and active engagement in the broader life of the school community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach various mathematics courses ranging from Pre-Algebra to typical upper-level classes with an understanding of each course's place within the overall departmental scope and sequence
• Collaborate as a member of the Math Department to support curricular and instructional goals, including weekly meetings
• Model enthusiasm and love for mathematics and its applications
• Plan lessons that invoke student interest and ownership, connect learning to real-life situations, and meet the needs of future-ready learners to make the content relevant and meaningful
• Integrate technology effectively in a 1:1 laptop environment to enhance and redefine learning
• Incorporate future-ready skills and STEM best practices to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and communication skills
• Display a strong interest in and commitment to working with Upper School students (grades 9–12)
• Differentiate process, product, and content to support a wide range of learners and help each student recognize their unlimited potential
• Pursue ongoing professional development and apply best educational practices while contributing to a professional learning community
• Handle discipline situations effectively in ways that support student character growth

Secondary Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong interest and commitment to working with a wide range of students, helping them feel successful and recognize their unlimited potential
• Demonstrates commitment to preparing students to be thoughtful, informed, and active citizens
• Recognizes character education as an essential and natural part of daily classroom and ensemble instruction
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, coaches, parents, houseparents, and administrators to support shared curricular, instructional, and student-life goals
• Supports mutual curricular and instructional goals with Upper School colleagues through collaboration and regular communication
• Participates as a member of a departmental team, including attending weekly meetings and collaborative planning
• Supports innovative and engaging student recruitment and retention efforts
• Pursues ongoing professional development, applies best educational practices, and contributes to a professional learning community focused on continuous improvement.
• Participates in required professional development on Monday and Wednesday afternoons
• Fulfills all responsibilities expected of a faculty member, including curriculum development, lesson planning, grading and assessment, administrative tasks, meetings, supervision, family communication, and participation in school events as assigned
• Lead and mentor small groups of students as a Crew Leader, including oversight during fall Character Trips and active participation in House activities
• Attends and supports curricular trips, festivals, service-learning performance opportunities, and school activities, including chaperoning social events and travel
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the school's mission and programmatic needs

Core Competencies

• Continuous Learning & Expertise:
  Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation:
  Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Problem Solving & Judgment:
  Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
• Proactivity & Ownership:
  Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellence & Attention to Detail:
  Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
• Service Orientation:
  Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Collegiality:
  Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input…