Posted: 25-Feb-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full Time
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About Trinity Valley School:
Founded in 1959 and named for the Trinity River that flows nearby, Trinity Valley School is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school which seeks students of above-average to superior ability who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and enrich the School community. Enrollment includes more than 1,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on a 75-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Families choose TVS for its deep commitment to developing curious minds and lifelong learners, as well as for its strong sense of community. TVS provides extraordinary opportunities for students to develop empathy and inclusivity as leaders and to stretch themselves in academics, athletics, visual and performing arts, and signature programs in outdoor experiential education and global education.
Trinity Valley School recruits and retains exemplary faculty whose skill in the classroom is complemented by their positive contributions to other programs and endeavors within the school community. These stellar faculty inspire excellence and actively promote the mission and philosophy of the school by modeling for their students the resiliency, flexibility and persistence that embodies the TVS school motto, Per Aspera ad Astra (Through Difficulty to the Stars!).
Trinity Valley School is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff by offering highly competitive salaries; fully paid employee health, disability, and life insurance; dental insurance; TIAA-CREF 403(b) plan with immediate vesting; vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; ample funding for professional development; tuition reimbursement for coursework toward advanced degrees; and more.
Trinity Valley School actively seeks to recruit and hire faculty and staff whose diverse experiences and backgrounds are reflective of our global community. We are deeply committed to serving our mission and advancing institutional goals for equity, inclusion, and community.
Position Description:
Trinity Valley School seeks a full-time mathematics teacher to join the Upper School faculty beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
The Mathematics Department at Trinity Valley School:
The mathematics department at Trinity Valley School seeks applicants who bring passion for teaching mathematics; eagerness to build meaningful, caring relationships with adolescents; and enthusiasm for professional learning and growth.
TVS welcomes candidates who are capable and comfortable teaching mathematics courses across the Upper School curriculum. The position will include teaching five sections and could span from Algebra 1 through AP Calculus BC, with potential opportunities to teach AP Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning, depending on the expertise and experience of the hired candidate within the context of the broader department. Experience and qualifications in a wide range of high school mathematics courses are desirable. Mathematics teachers at TVS are highly encouraged to integrate technology and real-world applications into their teaching. The ideal candidate should foster students' ability to explore mathematics graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally using a multi-representational approach.
TVS appreciates that teaching excellence comes in many forms. Above all, the school seeks candidates who love working with young people and place students at the heart of their instructional practice. TVS welcomes candidates who are both comfortable serving as advisors to groups of 10-12 Upper School students and willing to engage in campus life through coaching, volunteering with Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE), leading students on Trojans Abroad Programs, and/or directing co-curricular clubs and programs. Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to work collegially with other members of the department.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a master's degree in mathematics or related field (master’s preferred; not required).
- Have teaching experience in mathematics, ideally in independent schools.
- Have the flexibility to teach across the mathematics curriculum (9-12).
- Have experience and interest in designing innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the mathematics classroom.
- Fully support the four main objectives of the TVS Mission Statement.
- Recognize, embrace, and advance institutional goals for Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
- Create and promote inclusive learning spaces in which all students feel safe, honored, appreciated, and respected for who they are.
- Nurture a deep feeling of community through actions and attitudes.
- Balance caring and flexibility while holding students to high expectations.
- Exemplify personal and professional integrity.
- Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and seek continued growth as life-long learners.
Application Requirements:
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé by visiting Trinity Valley School Career Opportunities. Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
Trinity Valley School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practices. Trinity Valley School does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category under federal, state, or local laws.