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An established industry player is seeking a passionate High School Math Teacher to join their dynamic team. This full-time position involves teaching a diverse curriculum that includes Geometry, Algebra, and AP courses, while also engaging in academic advising and extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will bring a love of learning, a sense of humor, and the ability to inspire students. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this school provides an enriching environment for both educators and students. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the lives of adolescents, this opportunity is perfect for you.
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full Time, 10 months, Benefits Eligible
Start Date: August 2025
Job Summary:
Paideia is an independent, progressive pre-K through 12 college-preparatory school in the Emory University area of Atlanta. The high school enrolls approximately 465 students. The curriculum consists of extensive offerings in English, social sciences, mathematics, foreign languages, natural and physical sciences, art, and music. Class size averages 15 students.
High school teachers teach four classes during the school day which goes from 8:30 AM until 3:10 PM. Many students follow an honors curriculum that includes Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus and AP Statistics or AP Calculus Senior year. There are also other options that offer either a more accelerated or slower paced curriculum. Our other elective Math course offerings include: Applied Math and Statistics, Discrete Math, Calc/Stat, Computer Science, Introduction to Precalculus, Vector Calculus, and Data Science.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position would include teaching 4 classes, academic advising for 8-12 high school students and weekly faculty meetings. Teachers are also asked to create and teach elective courses for each of the two short-terms. Faculty may choose to act as a club or student activity sponsor or to coach one of the many school sports teams, participate in professional development training, support student programming days and events, and a list of things that can come up in the day in the life of a teacher.
For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and opportunities for extra curricular learning, please visit our website at www.paideiaschool.org .
Required Skills / Abilities:
The position requires flexibility and confidence to teach all levels of mathematics. Candidates should feel comfortable and have experience teaching upper level math.
Important personal qualities include love of learning, interest in and demonstrated ability to teach and support adolescents, a sense of humor, organizational skill, energy and the ability to work effectively with a group of colleagues while demonstrating self direction and creativity with own class activities and curriculum enrichment. Flexibility and comfort with a fluctuation in teacher course offerings from year to year are key qualities within the math department.
Minimum Qualifications:
We are looking for someone who has a degree in Mathematics and at least 3-5 years of teaching experience.
Application Notes:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is offered for benefits-eligible positions. The Paideia School is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via our online application.