Cambridge, Massachusetts
San Francisco, California
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Posted: 30-Jan-26
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually
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About Shady Hill School:
Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.
A hallmark of a Shady Hill education is the Central Subject methodology. Students in Grades 3-8 engage in an assigned Central Subject, an in-depth, integrated study of a particular time or people in history. The year-long study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, understanding of multiple perspectives, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. Gradeheads (classroom teachers) are responsible for developing content and implementing instruction in social studies/history, language arts, and mathematics, working closely with the performing arts and visual arts faculty to integrate these disciplines.
Shady Hill School is also a teacher training institution. Its long-standing Teacher Training Center, which brings apprentice teachers to campus each year, prepares talented people for careers in education and allows each faculty member the opportunity to be a mentor and meaningful contributor to the teaching field. Because of the school’s commitment to teacher training, the school seeks teachers with certification or a demonstrated interest in working towards certification when hired by Shady Hill School.
About the position:
Shady Hill School is seeking an experienced Math Curriculum and Instructional Specialist to support our Lower School beginning in August 2026. This is a 80% full-time, in-person, exempt (salaried), 10.5 month position with paid time off during school vacations and over the summer. The Math Specialist works Monday - Thursday during the school year. This position is eligible for full benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the continued implementation of the Illustrative Math curriculum in Grades K-4
- Develop supplemental instructional material and math assessments in Grades PreK-4
- Teach and support Lower School students one-on-one, in small groups, or as a class group, providing remediation and/or enrichment
- Offer enrichment and remediation classes for specific grades as necessary
- Partner with the Learning Resource department to coordinate tutoring and other support services for students; meet with parents as needed to help them understand the math learning profile of their child
- Model lessons and coach teachers on effective instructional strategies; lead PD sessions for teachers in the LS around math pedagogy
- Lead the math portion of the onboarding program for teachers new to SHS in August
- Partner with the Math Department Chair to ensure curriculum alignment with middle school and establish effective working relationships with other school administrators to best support teachers and students
- Serve on the Student Support Team in Lower School
- Coordinate Track My Progress testing with LS teachers and train teachers in using and understanding the data
- Effectively discuss the math program with the larger Shady Hill community and with parents; lead evening events to promote the curriculum with parents
- Help to design and implement math assessments as part of Lower School Admissions Day; assist with reading files of prospective students as needed
In addition, the Lower School Math Specialist will share in responsibilities associated with the position or with membership in the Administration such as weekly lunch and recess supervision or other duties and participating in special events and outreach programs.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree and prior teaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach math across Lower School grade levels
- Strong background in curriculum design, including a project-based approach
- Experience in helping children to construct mathematical knowledge through conceptually-based mathematics instruction that uses manipulatives and a problem-solving approach
- Interest and experience in partnering with teaching teams to deepen math instruction
- Familiarity with integrated learning
- A demonstrated interest in furthering professional development
- Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
- Employs multicultural, anti-bias, antiracist teaching strategies that reflect cultural competence
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Lower School Math Specialist” in the subject line of the email.
Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans and paid time off. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.