2025-2026 Upper School Math Teacher (One Year, Full Time Employment)

Lakeside School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside School is seeking a passionate Upper School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position involves teaching diverse classes, providing academic support, and collaborating on curriculum development, all while fostering an inclusive environment for student learning.

Benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee discount program

Housing assistance program

Free lunch

Retirement with generous employer contribution

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Deep content knowledge in high-school mathematics or a related field, including advanced levels.
• Success teaching mathematics or a related subject.
• Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes with around 17 students each.
• Write evaluations of students at each marking period.
• Participate in the life of the school community.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Teaching effectiveness

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Basic coding principles

Job description

Position Type:
Faculty

Date Posted:
5/23/2025

Location:
Upper School

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.

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.

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)

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.