Career Center

Working with the head of school and department head for our Middle and Upper

School, the ideal math teacher will help develop and guide the academic and

social-emotional growth of children, focusing on our 7th and 8th grade students.

If you embrace your role as a teacher of children, not just subjects, Selwyn School

may be a great place for you.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing the lesson plans for all assigned math classes, working with

peers, the department head and head of school to ensure alignment with

school goals and pedagogy. Ability to teach must include math levels

from pre-algebra through calculus and statistics.

• Partnering with other teachers and staff as needed.

• Attending all scheduled meetings and events, including but not limited to

department meetings, faculty meetings, all-school and family or

community events and others as determined by the head of school and

your department head. Helping chaperone selected off-campus trips.

• Communicating regularly and effectively with parents, peers and

leadership on school and student issues, progress, challenges, successes.

• Evaluating student performance, social development, behavior, health and

intellectual growth, reporting on these periodically and as scheduled by

your department head through school-defined systems and processes.

* Providing tutoring when required to help students achieve their goals.

Planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences during designated

periods and as otherwise needed.

• Ensuring that lesson plans and your teaching style reach all of your

students, adapting your approach as needed to properly educate students

of different needs, motivational requirements and academic progress.

* Establishing clear objectives for students and providing the tools and

lessons to attain them.

• Knowledge of student and faculty handbooks and other school rules, and

enforcement within school guidelines.

• Having a clear understanding of our school mission and values, and using

these as the foundation for all planning, education and activity.

• Other responsibilities and activities as directed by the Head of School and

MS/US School Department Head.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in math, or a related field from

an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree(s) are a

plus.

• Have at least 3 years of middle or upper school classroom experience,

ideally in an independent school is preferred. For the right candidate less

experience will be considered. Certification in said area(s) or active

pursuit of certification is a plus.

• Be capable of designing lessons for MS and US students (grades 7-12) and

teaching these lessons, both independently and as part of integrated

MS/US school projects (e.g. lesson that integrates science, math,

technology).

• Have the ability to tailor an innovative, engaging educational approach to

the particular needs of a class or student, delivering an education that

effectively motivates every student to their potential and reflects our

school’s mission and pedagogy.

• On and off campus, represent our school in a way that positively builds our

brand image and motivates people to learn more about the school.

• Help develop and execute school events and programs as needed.

• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations

regarding teaching lower school children.

• Welcome constructive performance reviews, working to implement ideas

for improvement on an ongoing basis.

• Have unimpeachable ethics, honesty, respect for all and a deep desire to

work on behalf of students and the people who serve them.

• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by school leadership.

Other Qualifications:

All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check and other

employee screening as required. A USA-valid and current drivers license and

record in good standing is required.