7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement program eligibility

Job summary

Epiphany School in Dorchester, MA seeks a dedicated 7th and 8th grade math teacher to join our middle school faculty. The role emphasizes student-centered, inquiry-based instruction and building a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, rigor, and mutual respect.

The ideal candidate will develop curricula, assess student progress, and serve as homeroom teacher and academic advisor while mentoring a teaching fellow and engaging with families and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Equity-minded teaching philosophy and commitment to urban education.
• Student-centered instruction that fosters curiosity and rigor.
• Collaboration with families, colleagues, and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, rigorous math instruction for grades 7 and 8.
• Develop curriculum, unit plans, pacing guides, and assessments.
• Grade and return student work promptly and maintain accurate grades.
• Serve as homeroom teacher, running advisory periods and supporting student development.
• Maintain regular contact with advisee families and write narrative comments.
• Mentor and coach a teaching fellow.
• Provide weekly evening study supervision and related duties.
• Fulfill additional school duties and attend community events.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Student-centered instruction

Strong collaboration

Clear communicator

Organized and reflective

Job description

Job Description

About Epiphany School

Epiphany School is an independent school for children of economically disadvantaged families, offering full scholarships to all students. We admit children of diverse faiths, races, cultures, and cognitive profiles, believing in the Episcopal tradition that we find God in and through each other. In close partnership with families and community partners, we are an innovative learning community committed to enabling children to discover and develop the fullness of their individual gifts and helping their families thrive.

Position Overview

Epiphany School is seeking a dedicated and skilled 7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher to join our middle school faculty. The ideal candidate brings a deep commitment to student-centered instruction, a belief in the intellectual capacity of every learner, and the ability to build a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, rigor, and mutual respect. The role also includes serving as a homeroom teacher and academic advisor, mentoring a teaching fellow, and contributing actively to school life and the broader community.

Teaching Philosophy

• Student-centered and thoughtfully teacher-structured, empowering learners to construct new knowledge and question received traditions.
• Inquiry-based, pushing students to generate and explore their own questions and insights through engagement with a wide range of problems, issues, themes, and texts.
• Grounded in literacy, numeracy, and critical and independent thinking across all learning activities.
• Committed to dignifying students by honoring the assets they bring and challenging them with a demanding, liberating curriculum that empowers them to determine what kind of people they want to become.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, rigorous math instruction for grades 7 and 8 aligned with Epiphany's teaching philosophy.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, unit plans, pacing guides, and assessments; regularly update materials based on current research and best practices.
• Grade and return student work in a timely manner; maintain grades in Gradelink and ensure all report cards are completed and edited promptly.
• Serve as a homeroom teacher, running morning and afternoon advisory (TEACH) periods and supporting students' organizational and academic development.
• Maintain regular, meaningful contact with advisee families; write insightful narrative report card comments incorporating feedback from other teachers.
• Mentor and coach a teaching fellow, supporting classroom takeover when appropriate.
• Provide evening study supervision once per week, which may include dinner, athletics, or club supervision and dismissal.
• Fulfill additional school duties as needed, including front desk coverage, lunch/recess supervision, and substitute class coverage.
• Attend all community events, weekly Eucharist services, parent conferences, professional development days, and school retreats.

Ideal Candidate

• Deeply committed to equity, urban education, and the dignity of every student.
• Skilled at building inclusive, high-expectation classroom cultures grounded in curiosity and mutual respect.
• Strong collaborator and communicator with students, families, and colleagues.
• Organized, reflective, and responsive—returns calls and emails promptly and follows through consistently.
• Enthusiastic and engaged participant in the full life of the school community.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (subject to premium split)
• Eligibility to participate in the school's retirement program

This is a full-time, in-person position based in Dorchester, MA.

Together, we are a school that never gives up on a child.