The Prep School Math Teacher will teach grades 9-12. We expect the new hire to honor student thinking and curiosity as they discover the many patterns that unveil the big ideas of prep/high school mathematics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach various sections of Prep School math and possibly assist with temporary coverage of other courses.
Use technology (specifically Geometer’s Sketchpad and Mathematica) to create professional and meaningful content and assessments.
Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students.
Work closely with colleagues, the department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience
Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in middle or secondary math
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with families both orally and in writing
Prior experience teaching prep/high school students preferred
WORK HOURS:
7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday
Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30pm
Start Date: This position is for the 25-26 School Year with the new hire orientation beginning in late August.
COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this position is $71,000 -$118,500 based on completed degree programs and years of lead teaching experience. We offer highly competitive salaries, exceptional benefit package, and a warm and supportive culture.
CGPS MISSION STATEMENT:
CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).
About The Birch Wathen Lenox School
Birch Wathen Lenox is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian, college preparatory school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With an enrollment of 325 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, the school fosters an empowering environment where students become critical thinkers and lifelong learners, prepared for success in college and beyond. For the past two years, BWL has been on an exciting transformational journey. Under the leadership of its dynamic new Head of School, the school’s rigorous college preparatory curriculum has been energized by innovative programs in entrepreneurship, environmental science, robotics, and independent study projects. BWL is also partnering with leading educational institutions and innovators to build a culture and curriculum that educates the whole student. BWL’s College Office is a key part of the school’s resurgence.