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Review of applications begins immediately, and position is open until filled.  This position has an anticipated start date of August 14, 2023.

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Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR is seeking to find their next High School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year!  

This full-time teacher is responsible for teaching four high school mathematics classes per year.   In addition to daily responsibilities, Upper School teachers are expected to participate in, and lead activities that include but are not limited to extra-curricular, experiential, and community service learning across grade levels. The mathematics teacher utilizes a variety of teaching methods to support different learning styles and have experience teaching a wide spectrum of courses from algebra through advanced calculus and/or statistics. Curriculum is designed to address conceptual links between mathematical subjects. Responsibilities include working with students and colleagues to enrich the school’s life outside the classroom. Faculty members also serve as advisors for a small cohort of students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Teach Upper School math classes and support students with their comprehension of mathematical concepts
• Create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive exchanges with students, and clear expectations for classroom behavior
• Work collaboratively with fellow faculty and administrators in curriculum design and alignment in the math scope and sequence in the Upper School as well as PS-12
• Coordinate and implement, at the classroom level, appropriate student assessments and utilize assessment results to enhance student learning, including differentiated instruction
• Integrate the use of technology to support mathematical understanding for students
• Communicate in a clear and timely fashion with all community members
• Cooperatively work and communicate effectively with parents in conferences and written reports
• Support and follow the Faculty Handbook for Policies and Procedure and US Professional Expectations
• Be a positive and contributing member of the professional community
• Serve as an active member of a grade level team, including participating on class trips
• Develop, plan, and lead or co-lead experiential learning activities with a group of students
• Serve as student advisor

OTHER DUTIES

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to support Catlin Gabel mission
• As assigned by the Upper School Head
• Sponsor a math-related activity or club

COVID-19 Vaccinations are required

Catlin Gabel School offers the following benefits to all eligible employees regularly working 20 or more hours (.5 FTE) per week:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan with 6% employer match (2% minimum contribution)
• Life and disability insurance employer paid
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Professional development funds
• Tuition remission for employee children accepted into the academic program

Catlin Gabel School is committed to employing the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.

Requirements

• BA in mathematics or related field required; MA preferred.
• At least two years demonstrated effective teaching experience (preferably in a high school setting)
• Understanding and experience with student-centered teaching, inquiry-based learning
• Knowledge of experiential learning through hands-on tasks, projects, and guided reflection
• Experience in competency- or standards-based teaching and assessment a plus
• Experience in curriculum development
• Teaching background and demonstrated experience with adolescents
• Advanced skills in use of internet, e-mail, and other appropriate technology applications

About Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School is a coeducational, independent day school located on 54 acres in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon formed in 1957 by the merger of the Catlin Hillside School, which had been founded as Miss Catlin’s School in 1911, and the Gabel Country Day School, whose roots extend to 1859 with the founding of The Portland Academy. The campus itself is a former farm with beautiful trees, fields, and plantings that has been modernized and upgraded over the years with new and renovated buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings. We offer a broad and challenging curriculum based on a progressive philosophy with small classes designed to educate the total person, incorporating the academic along with the arts, physical education, and a strong sense of community service. The school enrolls nearly 740 students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has 100 faculty members committed to diversity among students, faculty and staff. Catlin Gabel is an equal opportunity employer.

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