Upper School Math Teacher
Upper School Math Teacher
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Upper School Math Teacher
Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Upper School Math Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in mathematics be versatile enough to teach the various levels of math appropriate at a college preparatory school and be comfortable working with technology. In addition the candidate should have the collaborative skills to work with a department of dedicated talented colleagues be familiar with current best practices and pedagogy and possess a strong sense of responsibility for the success of every student. This is a fulltime benefitted 10month position to begin in August 2025.
Essential Functions:
- Teach four sections of Math
- Courses will be assigned based on the experience and interests of the teacher as well as the needs of the department
- Work collaboratively with other teachers to develop implement and document a horizontally aligned curriculum across sections and a vertically aligned curriculum across years.
- Design assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
- Serve as an advisor to 710 students in the Upper School
- Engage fully with the THS community including but not limited to participation in all schoolwide assemblies faculty meetings department meetings and various faculty supervisory duties.
- Engage with student life and/or athletics
- Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
- Collaborate to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
- Deliver rigorous and engaging content and instruction to students with passion and a willingness to help students succeed
- Embody a masteryorientation gearing assessment and instructional methods toward student growth and understanding
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
- B.S in Math or related field required Masters or above preferred
- Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students growth mindset and willingness to engage in selfreflective teaching practice
- Sensitivity to the developmental stages and wellbeing of students
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues
- Strong communication skills both verbal and nonverbal
- Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
- Enthusiasm for professional growth academic excellence and creative teaching
- Ability to plan and organize educational content
- Commitment to broad participation in school life
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12 dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44acre campus located in northwest Wilmington Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty stateof theart facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.
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