Posted: 24-Oct-25
Location: Holderness, New Hampshire
Type: Full Time
Salary: 35,000 - 65,000
Categories:
Required Education:
Additional Information:
Math Teacher, Coach
(Multiple Positions)
Start Date: August 10, 2026
Overview
Holderness School is a vibrant and caring boarding school community dedicated to our vision of developing people the world needs most. Educating students in grades 9-12, our school is home to learners, adventurers, artists, advocates, and athletes, situated in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region and White Mountains. From epic outdoor experiences and community service to exploring intellectual passions, we are committed to fostering the growth and success of our students - each of whom is respected, known, and challenged.
Diversity Mission Statement
Holderness School is a community that celebrates and supports diversity in its many forms. We value the multiple perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to our community. At all times, Holderness strives to create opportunities for collaboration, broaden the educational experience of all students and adults, and enrich the lives of all community members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teach math, including all elements of instructional planning, implementation, and assessment.
- Serve as advisor for a group of 6-8 students, providing guidance in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal areas, and serve as the school’s key liaison to parents.
- Dormitory or evening study hall supervision duty two nights per week, and approximately five weekends per year.
- Lead or assist with an afternoon activity or sport in two of three seasons. (Note: the ability to coach Field Hockey, Soccer, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, and/or Basketball preferred)
- Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required.
- Attend all school functions: chapels, assemblies, occasional meals, and evening duties.
- Complete grades/comments, advisor letters, and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner.
- Promote the development of character, community, and curiosity in all interactions with students, including the enforcement of school rules.
- Pursue opportunities for professional growth if applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Teaching experience preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in content area preferred; ability to teach AP-level preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can learn.
- Ability to use and adapt to a wide array of technology as tools to support and deepen student learning and instruction.
- Interest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescents.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- A commitment to an inclusive community.
- Ability to make contributions to the School outside of one’s academic department, including athletics, extra-curricular programs, and residential programming.
The Process
If interested in this position, please send a resume with a letter of interest to holderness-employment@holderness.org. Priority will be given to applications received prior to January 3, 2026.
Holderness School offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement match, professional development opportunities, use of grounds and facilities, and meals when school is in session for you and your family.
All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Holderness School is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law.