Math Department Head

Ridgeview Classical Schools Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Classical Schools is seeking a Mathematics Department Head to lead the K-12 math curriculum implementation and support the upper school faculty. This role emphasizes a conceptual approach and Singapore curriculum for K-8, with advanced courses at the secondary level.

The Department Head will collaborate with the Academic Dean, oversee daily operations for upper school math, and drive professional development through observations and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Five years of teaching experience at the secondary level or higher.
• Prior management experience.
• Clear understanding of best practices for mathematics education in a classical school.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Academic Dean to ensure proper implementation of the mathematics curriculum in K-12.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the upper school math faculty.
• Facilitate professional development for department members through regular observations and mentorship.

Job description

Ridgeview Classical Schools is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a Mathematics Department Head. Ridgeview’s instruction in mathematics emphasizes a conceptual approach and cumulative retention. All pupils are given the opportunity to test into the highest level of mathematics in which they can reasonably be successful. Ridgeview implements a Singapore mathematics curriculum in grades K-8 and a variety of advanced and AP mathematics courses at the secondary level.

The Math Department Head is responsible for working with the Academic Dean to ensure proper implementation of the mathematics curriculum in K-12, managing day-to-day operations for the upper school math faculty, and facilitating professional development for department members (particularly through regular observations and mentorship). The most qualified candidates will have at least five years of teaching experience at the secondary level or higher, have prior management experience, and will demonstrate a clear understanding of best practices for implementing mathematics education in a classical school.

Upon submitting a complete application, candidates may be contacted for an interview with the Academic Dean. Successful candidates will then be asked to conduct a mock teach and interview with a hiring committee. After this, final hiring decisions are made by the Headmaster.