Dynamic Grade 8 Math Teacher - Leave Replacement

Belmont Day School; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Collaborative team

Job summary

Belmont Day School in Belmont, MA seeks an interim Grade 8 Math Teacher (leave replacement) to teach Algebra 1 to eighth graders, advise students, and collaborate with a skilled math department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), has strong knowledge of number properties, decimals, fractions, geometry, and equations, and demonstrates commitment to equity, inclusion, and innovative teaching. The role runs Aug 27, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience teaching this developmental age group.
• Experience teaching math.
• Experience with problem-based curriculum (e.g., Illustrative Math or Open Up Resources), including Algebra 1.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach three sections of grade 8 math with different curricula.
• Serve as an eighth grade advisor.
• Follow and implement the current grade 8 math curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support co-curricular programming.
• Lead/assist in parent-teacher conferences focused on student growth.
• Provide regular, constructive feedback to students.

Skills

Algebra 1

Middle school math

Problem-based curriculum

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Education

Masters

Job description

Belmont Day School in Belmont, MA seeks an interim Grade 8 Math Teacher (leave replacement) to teach Algebra 1 to eighth graders, advise students, and collaborate with a skilled math department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), has strong knowledge of number properties, decimals, fractions, geometry, and equations, and demonstrates commitment to equity, inclusion, and innovative teaching. The role runs Aug 27, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026.