Middle School Mathematics Teacher

School Year 2026-2027

Position Summary:

The Foote School seeks a talented, energetic individual to join its faculty as a middle school (grades 6-9) mathematics teacher in late August 2026. The Foote School is an independent K-9 all-gender day school in New Haven, Connecticut.  We believe children learn best when meaningful challenges are balanced with time to be children, so our days combine experiential learning, thoughtful inquiry, and space to grow. 

The Foote School is deeply committed to diversity and an inclusive curriculum and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, and beliefs. We seek candidates who have a clear interest in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in both math instruction and experience working with middle school-aged students. They should demonstrate not only a passion for the subject but also an understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents, along with flexibility, creativity, and a genuine interest in young people. 

We seek to cultivate lasting values in our students and offer thoughtful experiences that inspire them to learn, lead, and grow in today’s world. The mathematics program at the Foote School reflects the values that are at the core of the school’s mission. We encourage our students to learn by doing, think independently, collaborate with their peers, and connect the mathematics they learn in class to the real world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate instruction that meets the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students
• Differentiate instruction to support individual student needs
• Prepare and administer regular and varied assessments of student learning
• Communicate effectively in support of each student with their parents, advisor, and other teachers
• Complete trimester reports of students’ learning and recommendations as needed
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Middle School Division and the math department to align curriculum across grade levels
• Host a weekly Math Lab and support students outside of class
• Serve as a student advisor and homeroom teacher 
• May serve as an advisor (or co-advisor) to one or more student clubs or activities.
• Participate meaningfully in school life beyond the classroom, including committee work, school events, and assigned duties (e.g., dismissal and greeting, advising, or recess coverage), contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience teaching middle school math, including advanced classes
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and innovation
• An ability and a willingness to adjust instruction and assessment to reflect the needs of individual students
• An ability and a willingness to teach at a level from Grade 6 through to Algebra II
• Experience with integrating technology into a mathematics curriculum
• An appreciation for independent school education and the middle school years
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively with personnel, students, and families
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and embrace change in support of the organization’s mission and goals
• Maintain confidentiality of all school information
• Commitment to best practice as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Joy for life, trustworthy, kind, and approachable, sense of humor, and morally upstanding

Please submit the following information through Foote’s employment website: https://the-foote-school-association-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/.  Applications are not complete until all materials are submitted. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• List of three references
• Two letters of recommendation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 10-month, salaried exempt position. The school year hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with summers and school holidays off.

Thank you for your interest in The Foote School.

About The Foote School

A coeducational school for students in Kindergarten - Grade 9 that reflects its motto, "Gladly will I learn and gladly teach" throughout its strong and varied curriculum. Seventeen-acre campus near downtown New Haven and Yale University.

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