Position Summary

The objective of the Student Success Program is to support students academically, socially and emotionally above and beyond the scope of offerings within the traditional academic program at Wayland. The Math Coach assists Wayland Academy students to develop proper study habits, build a conceptual understanding of mathematical content, support math department teachers differentiate to meet learning strategies, and promote the services of the Student Success Program.

Wayland Academy faculty are much more than teachers; they play a crucial role in the students’ lives and their success. As such, faculty at Wayland Academy serve as teacher, coach, mentor, and dorm supervisor.

Responsibilities essential to this position include:

• Teaching/Academic Support:
  • Meet with students individually to discuss study skills and strategies needed for mathematics
  • Monitor student progress throughout each semester
  • Participate in mandatory training prior to the start of the position and continuous professional development meetings
  • Hold mathematics study group sessions
  • Hold office hours
  • Participate in class meetings to support all students
  • Prepare material and activities for mathematics study group sessions
  • Represent the Student Success Program at various functions throughout campus
  • Publicize, promote, and outreach to students regarding the Mathematics Coaching
  • Communicate with mentors about issues/schedules/outcomes
  • Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Student Success Program
• Coaching: Faculty are assigned two extra-curricular sports or activities to coach per school These coaching responsibilities may be reassigned to non-curricular duties at the discretion of the Head of School. Coaches are expected to develop and deliver safe and comprehensive extracurricular opportunities in adherence with the Wayland Academy Coaches and Advisors Handbook and any other applicable governing bodies (e.g. WIAA, etc.). Coaches are to adhere to the expectations as set forth by the Athletic Director and Academic Dean.
• Mentoring: Faculty are assigned a small group of students to provide academic and social-emotional support to in addition to fostering home-school Mentors are expected to monitor grades, course enrollments and other benchmarks of academic advancement and achievement and for their mentees.

They are to provide counsel and guidance as necessary and appropriate to support their mentees’ social and emotional wellbeing. Mentors also serve as a primary connection between Wayland Academy and the

mentees’ family via regular communication about the student’s academic, extracurricular and social emotional progress and wellbeing. Mentors adhere to the expectations as set forth by the Academic Dean and Dean of Students.

• Dorm Supervisor: Faculty supervise residential dorms one night a week and one weekend a month during the academic While supervising, the faculty will follow the policies and procedures set forth by the Dean of Students, the employee handbook and the student handbook.

Wayland Academy expects all members of the academic staff to be fully engaged in the school’s life and mission, in and out of the classroom. To that end, faculty are expected to take meals in the dining hall, participate in Wayland Academy community events and to, in general, be a positive role model for students.

Core Competencies

• Ability to engage students in and outside the classroom, helping all students achieve their fullest academic and leadership potential
• Enthusiasm and dedication to contributing to our healthy learning community, energetically supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and resources, and being there for others
• Accepting and supportive attitude that encourages diverse perspectives and productive risk-taking to challenge students to think and explore opportunities that allow them to become their best
• Compassion for students and colleagues, with a high level of cultural competency
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills (communication, problem-solving, collaboration, etc.) to provide advice, feedback, mentoring, and coaching

Supervisory Responsibilities

Faculty routinely supervise students in the classroom, dormitories, extracurricular activities, dining hall and other campus community related activities. The Math Coach routinely supervises students in guided study hall.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in math, secondary education math, or other math major area of study
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the development of mathematics concepts and skills
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring high school students

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree in math, secondary education math, or other math major area of study
• Two (2) years teaching experience in a boarding school

Work Authorization

• Employee must be authorized to work in the United States of America
• Employee must provide identification documentation, provide a list of all states/countries of residence over the past seven years, and pass a comprehensive consumer background check (criminal, department of motor vehicle, credit, and others as needed) prior to employment