Cambridge, Massachusetts
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 25-Apr-25
Location: La Porte, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Full-Time Position: Math Teacher
Expected Start Date: August 2025
La Lumiere School is excited to welcome applications for the position of Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching high school mathematics, likely including Geometry, Statistics and AP Statistics courses, as well as working with students outside of the classroom. In the Math Department, we focus on meeting students where they are, differentiating instruction effectively, and supporting students’ academic and personal growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach 4-5 sections of classes each semester
- Sponsor/supervise a co-curricular activity during two seasons
- Serve as an advisor to a group of approximately eight students
- Potentially serve on weeknight and weekend residential duty teams (responsibilities vary depending on the constellation of duties and living arrangement)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant academic discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
- Three or more years of teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
- Experience working with students outside of the classroom through coaching, mentorship, or other activities preferred
About La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School, a distinguished co-educational boarding and day institution for grades 9-12, is nestled on a picturesque 150-acre campus in rural Northwest Indiana which offers a nurturing environment where academic excellence meets personal growth. Our mission is to form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith, empowering students to evolve into more complete versions of themselves. Here, we blend rigorous academics with a vibrant community life that fosters self-discovery, innovation, and compassion. We invite passionate educators to join our dedicated team, where they can contribute to shaping the bright, curious minds of our diverse student body, inspiring them to illuminate the world with their talents and virtues.
La Lumiere is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of their background or characteristics. Our culture is to embrace diversity, uphold equality, and promote an atmosphere where everyone belongs. We stand against discrimination and actively support the diverse makeup of our community, recognizing it as a key to our collective success.
Application Details
Faculty compensation packages are competitive. If a faculty member resides on campus, the school provides year-round housing and meals when school is in session for the faculty member and his/her family as a part of the benefits package. Other benefits include an optional health plan, a contribution to a 403(b) retirement account, and professional development opportunities.
Ten-month appointment (August-June)
Reports to the Director of Academics and Student Life
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and a list of 3-5 references to Duncan Webb (dwebb@lalumiere.org). References will only be contacted after permission is granted by candidates.