Lower School Mathematics Specialist

Gulliver Prep; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulliver Preparatory School seeks a highly skilled Lower School Mathematics Specialist to support students across the mathematics program through targeted intervention, enrichment, acceleration, and individualized academic coaching.

The role involves collaborating with faculty, developing curriculum, and using data-driven instruction to strengthen foundational skills while expanding conceptual understanding for all learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification or equivalent credential.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful mathematics teaching and coaching experience at the elementary level.

Responsibilities

• Identify students who may benefit from intervention, enrichment, or acceleration.
• Collaborate with lower school faculty to strengthen differentiation and student support.
• Provide individualized and small-group enrichment; teach a 4th grade math section.
• Support advanced learners pursuing accelerated coursework and math inquiry.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Differentiation

Data-informed instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education

Job description

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city’s energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.

Working at Gulliver

Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibilities.

Join a community where passionate educators elevate their craft, inspire future‑ready learners, and take teaching and learning to the next level!

Position Overview

Gulliver Preparatory School seeks a highly skilled, student‑centered mathematics educator to serve as a Lower School Mathematics Specialist. This position is designed to support students across the mathematics program through targeted intervention, enrichment, acceleration, and individualized academic coaching. The Specialist will also support curriculum development/mapping for our math department.

The Mathematics Specialist works closely with students, faculty, academic coaches, leadership, and families to ensure that every student achieves meaningful growth in mathematics. Through individual and small‑group instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring, and strategic collaboration with classroom faculty, the Specialist helps students strengthen foundational skills, deepen conceptual understanding, and reach their full mathematical potential.

The ideal candidate possesses deep content knowledge and developmental understanding of elementary students, expertise in mathematics pedagogy, strong diagnostic and intervention skills, and a belief that all students can achieve at high levels when provided with appropriate support and challenge.

The Mathematics Specialist plays an important role in advancing Gulliver's vision of developing mathematically confident problem solvers who understand concepts deeply, reason logically, communicate effectively, and apply mathematics creatively to solve complex problems.

Collaboration and Instructional Support

• Assist in identifying students who may benefit from intervention, enrichment, or acceleration.
• Work collaboratively with lower school faculty to strengthen differentiation and student support within Tier I instruction.
• Provide individualized and small‑group enrichment opportunities for students demonstrating exceptional aptitude and achievement in mathematics. Teach a section of 4th grade math.
• Support advanced learners in pursuing accelerated coursework and independent mathematical inquiry.
• Develop enrichment experiences that emphasize problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and intellectual curiosity.
• Contribute to curricular initiatives related to instructional improvement, alignment, and assessment practices. Experience with curriculum development/mapping preferred.
• Support implementation of school‑wide mathematics initiatives and best practices.
• Experience planning, leading and implementing professional development opportunities for faculty, as well as parent workshops and math mornings preferred.

Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring

• Utilize benchmark assessments, classroom assessments, standardized testing data, and other measures to identify student strengths and needs in collaboration with faculty and leadership.
• Maintain systems for monitoring student growth and intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to analyze student performance data and identify trends.
• Lead and participate in regular data review meetings to inform instructional planning and student support strategies.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of benchmark assessments and progress‑monitoring systems.

Academic Competitions and Advanced Opportunities

• Encourage student engagement and support student participation in regional and online mathematics competitions.
• Assist in assessing needs and organizing enrichment opportunities that promote advanced mathematical thinking.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification or equivalent credential.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful mathematics teaching and coaching experience at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated expertise in mathematics intervention, enrichment, differentiation, and data‑informed instruction.
• Strong understanding of elementary‑aged students, their learning needs and mathematics pedagogy.
• Ability to build strong student relationships and foster mathematical confidence/persistence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and instructional excellence.
• Commitment to Gulliver Preparatory School's mission, values, and vision for Next-Level Teaching and Learning.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.