Middle School Math Instructor | Fall 2026

Established in 1972 Mount Vernon School serves over 1250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready globally competitive and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry innovation and impact. Through MVSO the online division of our Upper School and MV Ventures our research and educational consultancy our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.

The Team

The Middle School Faculty are a collaborative and forward-thinking community of education professionals who are consistently looking for ways to create real-world project-based learning experiences that help their students connect to content in a relevant and impactful ways. This team models what it means to be inquisitive nurturing flexible and creative. They are involved in areas of the School beyond the classroom walls and support student curiosities and passions. While they customize and personalize the learning for each course this team is united in using an inquiry-based model and a mastery approach to teaching and learning.

The Role

Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Middle School Mathematics teacher (Grades 6-8) who is comfortable using a project-based/competency approach to mathematics. Versatility collaboration and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic artistic or academic teams/clubs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using knowledge of the content (mathematics) and ability to make interdisciplinary/real-world connections to design curriculum and assessment with the math team
• Maintaining comprehensive records of performance progress and goals using MV tools
• Communicating with families learning coaches and outside providers
• Actively participating in professional growth opportunities
• Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings
• Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties
• Timely maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each students performance and progress & communication with families
• Care for and nurture the social and emotional needs of each student by customizing/differentiating the learning experience
• Maintenance of an organized inviting and student-centered learning environment

Core Competencies

• Background/real-world experience in content knowledge area (mathematics)
• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality Responsive Feedback
• Understanding of Competency-Based Assessment/Mastery Approach to Learning
• Knowledge of Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogies (PBL VTR QFT DT)
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics Education Mathematics or related field
• Teaching and learning experience

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color age gender religion national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Start Date July 27 2026