Details
Posted: 18-Apr-22
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Math
St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Math teacher. This is a one-year leave replacement position that will begin on August 18, 2022.
About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:
St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, nonsectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.
Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.
For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.
About the Upper School:
The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model are complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.
Position Begins: Mid-August 2022 and continues through June 2023
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Upper School
Position Description:
The position consists of four sections of upper school math. A bachelor’s degree in math or math education is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with different degrees but extensive experience teaching secondary mathematics will also be considered. Ideally, candidates will have experience teaching high school mathematics and with adolescents more generally. As importantly, we seek candidates committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching.
In addition to the mathematics courses, the position includes an Advisory of 8-10 students that meets daily. The most successful candidates will approach their role as an advisor with a drive to better understand the emotional needs of their students and support a program where self-reflection, empathy, and flexibility are the goals.
Requirements:
BA degree required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Candidates should support the mission of SPA, the vision of the Upper School, and be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm.
How to Apply:
Resume review will begin immediately. The position includes a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers and apply through our portal.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.