Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, comprising both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.
Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.
Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals— people who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Humanities team consists of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in the study of English, History, World Languages, and the Arts. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Gann Academy seeks candidates for a part-time or full-time, in-person position for the 2026-2027 school year, teaching one or more of the following courses: Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and/or Statistics. All of these classes are taught at the standard level. Successful candidates will have experience in reaching a variety of learners. They will have a passion for math, a strong background in classroom teaching, and skills in curriculum design and pedagogy. They are also committed to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching practice. In the classroom, they value a partner- or team-based approach to student work and understand how to differentiate instruction for learners with broader needs and those eager to explore material beyond the required content. Qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are highly desirable. We expect qualifying candidates to be effective communicators to colleagues, students, and parents. They should excel in time and energy management and be adept at learning new technology platforms, including the Microsoft Office265 suite.
This is an in-person, part-time or full-time position starting with professional development on August 10th, 2026, and classes beginning the last week of August. This position reports to the Assistant Director of STEM. The salary range is between $60,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with the number of classes taught, relevant work experience, and qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaching Duties:
Teach one or more sections of the following courses: Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and/or Statistics.
Develop new materials for courses taught and/or adapt existing materials, including assessments, to suit students' needs.
Complete grading and update grades in our learning management system regularly.
Take attendance and manage the classroom.
Offer differentiated instruction to serve a wide range of learners.
Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email.
Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning.
Collaborative Responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues to plan, adapt, and implement curriculum and lessons that support student growth and that align with the course curriculum of Gann Academy’s Math Department.
Collaborate with colleagues on Math Department initiatives.
Work with students outside of the classroom during prescribed office hours.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments, including the Deans’ team, Learning Center, and the advisory program.
Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and Instructional Director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives.
Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed.
Community Involvement & Engagement:
If full-time, advise a group of 10th-, 11th-, or 12th-graders as assigned.
Serve as an advisor to one club.
Attend and participate in communal programs outside the classroom during school hours; model and encourage appropriate behavior and monitor students during events and programming.
Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events which may take place in the evenings and/or weekends.
Professional Development, Growth, and Training
Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills.
Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with Instructional Director and other members of the faculty and administration on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in mathematics is required; a master’s degree is preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
A commitment to student-centered, mastery-based teaching
Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Competitive salaries
Professional development
Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year
Short Fridays
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately!
Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall, complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
Free parking!
Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability (LTD)
MA PFML
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computer, telephone, electronic calculator, copy machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
ACCOMMODATION
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis by management.
E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.
Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators facilitate the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally. In growing our department, we are particularly interested in expanding the diversity of voices in our literature faculty. We are also interested in candidates who can help the department envision opportunities for collaboration across the humanities.
BENEFITS
Gann Academy is an independent high school in Waltham, MA that offers a competitive, and comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies – paid vacation, paid sick days, and roughly 20 additional paid days off - based on the Jewish calendar. It is truly a unique and generous benefits package offered only at Gann! Employer match Retirement (403B), and Health and Dental insurance, are just a few of t...he benefits offered to eligible employees upon day one of joining the Gann community.
Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and hot bar. Gann offers an attractive physical environment with bright spaces, FREE parking, and extensive fitness facilities available for our faculty and staff.
Gann celebrates a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals; Gann staff/faculty tout the support and teamwork of their colleagues as a highlight of their Gann experience and one in which Gann is different from any other school or community. Come find out for yourself!
