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Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is currently recruiting for a full time Upper School Math Teacher starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Lakeside is seeking an energetic and creative educator to help develop the students' creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits needed to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. Applicants should share Lakeside's commitment to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse culture and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the importance of lifelong learning.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team of nine Mathematics and Computer Science Department colleagues who are creative, collaborative, and eager to explore best practices for inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Teach four classes with an average size of around 17 students per class;
2. Teach a diverse student body with varying backgrounds and experiences with mathematics;
3. Provide eager academic support outside of the classroom (answering homework questions, providing extra help, conferring with student support services, etc.), as needed;
4. Collaborate and participate in the work of the math department on innovative, inclusive and equitable curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment practices;
5. Write evaluations of students at each marking period;
6. Act as an advisor or co-advisor for 8-10 Upper School students; and
7. Participate in the life of the school community which includes assigned duties, departmental and faculty meetings, admissions events, grade-level meetings, and general engagement with student life.

Requirements and Qualifications 

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Deep content knowledge in high-school mathematics or a related field, including advanced levels. Applicants with a background in statistics are encouraged to apply.
3. Success teaching mathematics or a related subject at the middle school, high school, and/or college level or significant alternate evidence of the ability to communicate mathematics effectively
4. Experience with basic coding principles, or a willingness to learn. Most core Lakeside math classes teach elements of computer coding within the context of solving math problems. The ideal candidate would embrace this work, whether or not coding is currently within the applicant’s skill set
5. Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks
6. Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment where all students feel seen, valued and heard
7. Close collaboration with colleagues on course teams to ensure a consistent student experience across sections
8. Satisfactory completion of two criminal background checks
9. Proof of COVID vaccination and booster. Candidates requesting a medical and/or religious exemption should reach out to Human Resources.

Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $64,838 - $111,883

Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
• Dependent medical and vision subsidy
• Retirement with generous employer contribution
• Life/disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Bus/bike benefits
• Housing assistance program
• Reduced facility rentals
• Passport Corporate membership
• Computer loan program
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Use of school library and gymnasium

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application. Candidate cover letters should address the following questions: What attracts you to this job opportunity and what questions do you have about our community? Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.