Boca Raton, Florida
Posted: 25-Mar-26
Location: Coconut Grove, Florida
Type: Full Time
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The Mathematics (Math) Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School (US) is a full-time faculty position. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of math courses, including different levels of Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and/or Statistics. The US Math Teacher is responsible for promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a values-based community.
Essential Duties Responsibilities:
- Teach five math courses in several areas, including different levels of Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and/or Statistics.
- Deliver engaging and effective math lessons to students in grades 9-12, using a variety of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress in math. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
- Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help with math concepts, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
- Maintain a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in math education and pedagogy.
- Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress in math, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the math department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
- Participate in and possibly lead extracurricular.
- Actively engage in the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
- Ability to teach engaging, problem-based, student-centered classes for upper school students.
- Experience teaching at the upper school level is preferred.
- Varied teaching approach: listening, cooperative learning, lecture, flipped classroom.
- Proficient with technology, including Google and interactive whiteboards.
- Collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students.
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience employing a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g., direct instruction, project-based learning, cooperative group work).
- Ability to teach various levels of math with confidence and enthusiasm.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong organizational skills.
Performance Factors:
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.