The John Cooper School is currently seeking an Upper School Mathematics Teacher.

The John Cooper School, located in The Woodlands, TX, on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1,300 students, is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Upper School (Grades 9-12) is a dynamic, caring, and collegial environment that fosters curiosity and joy in our learners.

Our Mission:

The John Cooper School’s mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Teach mathematics courses (4 or 5 sections) in the US Mathematics Department, with experience in Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and/or AP Statistics preferred. Cooper offers a variety of levels of mathematics coursework, including on-level, Advanced, and AP. Specific courses assigned will be a function of departmental need and candidate’s expertise.

· Advisor to a small group of Upper School students.

Requirements and Necessary Skills:

· Strong commitment to students’ progress, success, and social-emotional well-being

· Commitment to student-centered pedagogies and authentic assessments

· Knowledge of current best practices in Upper School education

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and desire to approach planning and innovation in a team environment

· Model lifelong learning for students with an openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues

· Strong organizational skills

· A bachelor’s degree in mathematics education or related field; Master’s degree preferred

· Minimum of three (3) years applicable classroom teaching experience; independent school experience preferred

About The John Cooper School

School Type: Independent, college preparatory, non-sectarian, non-profit, co-educational day school for grades PK through 12Founded: 1988; first graduating class – 1994; alumni - 1,479Location: The Woodlands, TX, a planned community 40 miles north of HoustonAccreditation: Accredited by The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS); member of The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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