Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.  Enrolling approximately 535 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.  

Job Description:

Portledge School seeks to hire a dynamic Upper School mathematics teacher for a full time leave replacement position from September 2026-March 2027. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematics background with the flexibility to effectively teach Algebra and Geometry.  This individual should be driven to create a classroom environment where student learning is a non-negotiable goal and passion is evident on a daily basis. Responsibilities include teaching 5 sections of mathematics, participating collegially in meetings and initiatives of the mathematics department and taking an active role in the life of the school community.  This position will report to the Upper School Division Head

Responsibilities:

Our faculty work in a warm, collaborative environment...

• Delivering consistent high-quality instruction, mentoring and teaching to students

• Participating in collaborative planning and ongoing professional development and a professional learning community  

• Staying current with current educational research and pedagogy related to classroom instruction and educational trends  

• Attending evening/weekend programs that support the community throughout the year

• Pursuing both self-guided and formal professional development on an ongoing basis

They are 

• Lifelong, intellectual learners who have a passion for teaching and mentoring children

• Interested in and committed to teaching subject matter from multiple cultural perspectives 

• Familiarity with technologies necessary for teaching in an online environment 

• Google competencies - Familiarity with and ability to use Google docs, drive and slides as both a professional collaboration tool and an integrated instructional tool in the classroom

• Clear about instructional goals

• Knowledgeable about content

• Clear communicators with their students about what is expected of them and why

• Knowledgeable about their students

• Willing to teach students metacognitive strategies

• Prepared to offer effective feedback

• Excited about and responsible for student outcomes

Qualifications: 

• BA Degree minimum; advanced degree preferred in relevant area(s)

• Teaching certification preferred

• Candidates with formal teaching experience given preference 

• Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time management skills

• Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settings

• Belief in the value of all types of diversity within a school.

• A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect 

• Desire to nurture the whole child and to support students by attending all school events such as art, music, theater, athletics and community functions.

• Committed to teaching and nurturing social emotional learning of children 

• Commitment to excellence and to professional and personal growth

• Familiarity with and ability to use Google docs, drive and slides as both a professional collaboration tool and an integrated instructional tool in the classroom

• Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students

• Coaching ability and enthusiasm is highly desired in a candidate 

Compensation Range:

$175-$225 per day

Application Notes: 

Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page with your resume and cover letter..  Email applications  will not be accepted  

Deadline:

Open until filled

Start Date:

August 31, 2026