The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester, New York, with approximately 450 students, seeks a full-time Middle School Math teacher for 2026-2027 to support students in Grades 5-6. 

The Harley School seeks a math teacher who brings strong content knowledge, a deep love of teaching mathematics, and a commitment to joyful, student-centered learning. The ideal candidate builds enthusiasm for number sense and helps students explore mathematical concepts through inquiry, discussion, and meaningful problem-solving. This teacher fosters confidence, curiosity, and a growth mindset, supporting students as they develop both skill and wonder in mathematics.

In addition to teaching, this role includes advisory work that supports students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. The teacher collaborates closely with colleagues, advisors, and student support teams to care for student wellbeing and build strong, trusting relationships beyond the classroom. Through partnership and communication, the teacher helps create a supportive and responsive middle school community.

Every candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to engaging in ongoing DE & I work, including their own professional growth, the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy, and continued learning opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributing positively to a student-centered culture focused on learning and growth
• Teaching multiple sections of Math in Grades 5 and 6 in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Serving as an advisor in the Middle School Advisory program
• Working and communicating effectively with parents/guardians in formal and informal conferences, written reports/emails and newsletters
• Creating an inclusive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive interactions with students, and clear expectations for community behavior
• Collaborating and liaising with other professionals to discuss individual student needs
• Evaluating and accurately communicating student progress and learning plan
• Collaborating with other Middle School teachers, educators, specialists, and staff
• members to develop curriculum, plan trips or special projects, and support students
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of School and Head of Middle School

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competencies, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and respectful relationships with a commitment to adolescent education
• Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems
• Enthusiasm to become part of our vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues
• Experience working with students in grades 5 or 6 preferred
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning,  using a student-centered approach, creating an environment that values student voices and the ability to learn and implement new instructional practices over time
• Current knowledge of all subject area content
• Commitment to nurturing the whole child by caring for the emotional and social needs of each student and experience working as an advisor
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and our community
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, educational software such as Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology
• Possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with graduate degree and/or teaching credential preferred

To Apply:

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive community of learners.” Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement describing how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity as part of the Harley community.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs@harleyschool.org and include Middle School Math Teacher in the subject line.

About The Harley School

At The Harley School, we foster a thriving environment in which we all become our truest and best selves. Our values, both in school and beyond, are: community, academic excellence, joy in learning, wellness, and sustainability. We believe children are innately curious about the world and joyfully engaged in it. Our faculty cultivate an environment of academic exploration, where taking risks, making mistakes, and engaging in constructive discourse are integral to intellectual growth. Sustainability is an essential element of the framework that drives curriculum and community decision-making in ways that allow us to care for the planet and each other. We encourage compassionate connection within a diverse community, where each individual is valued and supported to reach their full potential. Harley’s breadth of educational opportunities provides an environment for innovation, creativity, and scholarly pursuits that set the stage for student contributions to the greater good while, as our motto states, they “Become What Thou Art.”

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