Upper School Math Teacher

Beverly Hills, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position Math Teacher

Department Upper School

Available August 2026

Detroit Country Day School is a private independent co-educational non-denominational preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics arts athletics and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity equity and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual social and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.

Position Summary

The DCDS Math Department has a long-standing tradition of providing students a rich and rewarding experience at all levels of our curriculum. With this hire we seek someone capable of teaching all levels of our curriculum; however preference will be given to candidates who can teach and have experience with post-Calculus and college-level Statistics courses.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide innovative comprehensive and content-rich instruction designed to develop critical thinking analytical and problem-solving skills within the context of mathematics instruction.
Create varied classroom activities designed to foster student-centered learning.
Establish an engaging student-centered and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and active engagement. We are a school that believes deeply in Mind Brain and Education science (MBE) practices annually supports faculty professional development in this area and is a partner school with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL).
Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the curriculum and enhance student understanding.
Create and manage a caring supportive purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to student learning.
Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations.
Nurture an inclusive environment in which all students can participate fully and have a sense of belonging.
Plan opportunities to develop the social emotional and cultural aspects of students learning.
Provide differentiated instruction within a class when needed.
Maintain a regular system of monitoring assessment record-keeping and reporting of students progress.
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students. Advisors communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their childrens education academic social and emotional.
Communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their childrens education academic social and emotional.
Candidates are expected to participate meaningfully in the DCDS community by contributing to the student experience by leading a club and/or coaching.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education; Advanced degree preferred.
Teaching experience in grades 9 12 preferred.
Proficient and enthusiastic user of technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional collegiality a desire to grow and enthusiasm for young people.
Preference to candidates with coaching experience or expressed willingness to coach or direct activities.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be invited to campus and asked to teach a sample class. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our school community and look forward to reviewing your qualifications.

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DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLPosition Math TeacherDepartment Upper SchoolAvailable August 2026Detroit Country Day School is a private independent co-educational non-denominational preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis ...