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2025-2026 Upper School Math Teacher (One Year, Full Time Employment)
Lakeside School
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Posted: 30-May-25
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $72,388 - $128,150
Categories:
Math
Internal Number: 1898
Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is currently recruiting for a full time Upper School Math Teacher for the the duration of the 2025-2026 school year to fulfill a 1-year leave replacement. Lakeside is seeking an energetic and creative educator to help develop the students' creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits needed to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. Applicants should share Lakeside's commitment to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse culture and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the importance of lifelong learning.
Responsibilities The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team of twelve Mathematics and Computer Science Department colleagues who are creative, collaborative, and eager to explore best practices for inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Specific responsibilities for this position include:
Teach four classes with an average size of around 17 students per class;
Teach a diverse student body with varying backgrounds and experiences with mathematics;
Provide eager academic support outside of the classroom (answering homework questions, providing extra help, conferring with student support services, etc.), as needed;
Collaborate and participate in the work of the math department on innovative, inclusive and equitable curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment practices;
Write evaluations of students at each marking period;
Act as an advisor or co-advisor for 8-10 Upper School students;
Participate in the life of the school community which includes assigned duties, departmental and faculty meetings, admissions events, grade-level meetings, and general engagement with student life.
Requirements and Qualifications A successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Deep content knowledge in high-school mathematics or a related field, including advanced levels. Applicants with a background in statistics are encouraged to apply.
Success teaching mathematics or a related subject at the middle school, high school, and/or college level or significant alternate evidence of the ability to communicate mathematics effectively.
Experience with basic coding principles, or a willingness to learn. Most core Lakeside math classes teach elements of computer coding within the context of solving math problems. The ideal candidate would embrace this work, whether or not coding is currently within the applicant’s skill set
Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment where all students feel seen, valued and heard
Close collaboration with colleagues on course teams to ensure a consistent student experience across sections
Candidates must satisfactorily complete three nationwide criminal background checks.
Application Process Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application (https://www.applitrack.com/lakesideschool/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1898). Candidate cover letters should address the following question: What excites you about teaching Math to high school aged students? Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $72,388 - $128,150 based upon experience and education.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Use of school library and gymnasium
Paid holidays and vacation
Computer loan program
Employee discount program
Reduced facility rentals
Housing assistance program
Bus/bike benefits
Free parking
Free lunch
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Life/disability insurance
Retirement with generous employer contribution
Dependent medical and vision subsidy
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
Working At Lakeside At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
The School’s Mission and shared commitment of all Lakeside employees is to develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. We provide a rigorous, dynamic academic program through which effective educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. We are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the joy and importance of lifelong learning.