Long-Term Substitute High School Math Teacher (rev.)

Job Posting Summary:

Ensworth School seeks a math teacher to join its high school faculty for an interim position during the months of January and February in 2027. The ideal applicant will have some teaching experience in a high school or middle school classroom and the demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This teacher will be teaching 5 sections of geometry (both Honors and Standard) and serve as a co-advisor to a group of high school students. Strong pedagogical content knowledge and proficiency with educational technology will be helpful as is a growth mindset. Willingness to work on a teaching team to collaborate with other geometry teachers is essential. Above all the successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement executing their role with moral integrity intellectual vitality discipline compassion humor and joy.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Abides by Ensworths Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct

Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworths Mission Statement Vision Statement and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty Staff or Administrator

Teaches 5 sections of high school math.

Works to promote and instill Ensworths core skills into each student

Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop curricula and plan assessments Supports a diverse group of learners from a variety of backgrounds

Employs educational technology that augments and enhances the learning experience Other duties as assigned by the Head of High School

Qualifications/Experience/Personal Attributes:

Bachelors or advanced degree in mathematics or a related field

Strong interpersonal communication skills

A desire to be a constructive team member

A willingness to accept constructive feedback

A desire to grow and learn through on-the-job experiences

Must successfully complete background screening and verification

Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Dependent on the program such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Regularly works in standard classroom conditions and climate

Occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate

Regularly uses close and distance vision

Works at a desk for extended periods of time

Observes students from various distances

Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30 lbs.

Ensworth requires employees to be physically present on campus with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work based on the nature of the job description specific circumstances and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. Contact with any questions.

About Ensworth School:

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious to use their talents to the fullest to be people of integrity and to be contributors to society.

Located on two campuses in Nashville Tennessee Ensworth enrolls approximately 1200 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The schools challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation collaboration communication analysis questioning evaluation and most importantly the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability resilience and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21^st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.

Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.

It is Ensworths policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race color gender religion national origin age disability sexual orientation or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement evaluation promotion disciplinary action termination compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit qualifications and abilities.