Math Department Chair

Math Department Chair

Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Math Department Chair to lead and oversee the development and implementation of the Math Departments curriculum pedagogy and assessments in grades 5 - 12. The Math Department Chair also provides influence in curriculum decisions K-4 and acts as a leader in the wider school community by helping to advance strategic priorities as set by the school and in collaboration with other department chairs. 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 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 full-time benefitted 10-month position to begin in August 2026.

Department Leadership Responsibilities:

• Conduct observations and evaluations of teachers with particular emphasis on those who need more attention or who are due for a more in-depth review including new teachers.
• Ensure the proper sequence and documentation of content and skills within the department.
• Serve as an instructional leader within the department by staying current of best practices while modeling and encouraging their use.
• Ensure that each course is well designed and that information about curricula is communicated to all stakeholders.
• Lead departmental discussions and initiatives that will strengthen teachers skills the departments program and the schools goals.
• Make sure that classroom practices like assessments and grading are fair and consistent between different instructors.
• Model appropriate boundaries focus on student care and support faculty as necessary in their student interactions.
• Maintain expenditures with departmental budgets and plan operational and capital budgets for the upcoming year
• Model a growth mindset by eliciting feedback from department members and responding appropriately to suggestions.
• Run regular department meetings with purposeful agendas and effective follow-up
• Represent the department at school functions and talk with administrators if issues arise
• Facilitate the hiring of new faculty members in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School and Division Head and collaborate to ensure that substitute teachers are brought in when necessary
• Welcome orient and mentor new faculty members in the Math Department including participating in week-long New Faculty and Staff orientation in August
• Allocate teachers to classes each year
• Along with the Dean of Faculty support teachers professional development in line with the goals of the department and the school
• Coordinate the placement process for new and existing students to ensure that students are placed in appropriately challenging courses
• Serve as a point of contact for families who have questions about the math program or their childs math experience
• Serve on the Department Chairs Committee as part of the academic leadership of the school
• Coordinate the running of various math competitions including AMC Math League and Math Olympiad
• Work with divisional and school leadership to create and maintain a vibrant mathematical culture inside the schoolhouse developing and promoting a positive student experience with math across the program

Essential Functions:

• Teach three 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 7-10 students in the Upper School
• Engage fully with the THS community including but not limited to participation in all school-wide 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 mastery-orientation gearing assessment and instructional methods toward student growth and understanding
• Meet Essential Expectations required of all teachers

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 self-reflective teaching practice

• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of students

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues
• Strong communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
• 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 44-acre 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 state-of the-art 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.