Math Teacher (9-12) Anticipated Vacancy

Young World Physical Education; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket High School, part of Nantucket Public Schools, seeks a Mathematics teacher for a 1.0 FTE position for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate differentiates instruction, centers student voice, and fosters inquiry-based learning in a supportive departmental team.

Minimum requirements include knowledge of Massachusetts Mathematics standards, a Bachelor’s Degree, and MA certification or eligibility. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (Mathematics).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or related field.
• Current or eligible MA mathematics certification (8-12).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate long- and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Hold high expectations and facilitate student learning.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods and technology to maximize learning.
• Continuously assess progress and provide specific feedback to students and parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum and analyze data.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

DESE MA certification or able to be certified (8-12)

Job description

Math Teacher (9-12) Anticipated Vacancy

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884678

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

NHS Math Teacher (1.0)

Nantucket High School

Nantucket Public Schools

Job Summary: Nantucket High School has an anticipated opening for [1] Mathematics teacher to join our caring and innovative community for the 2026-2027 school year. Our ideal candidate is committed to differentiating instruction, keeping student voice at the center of instruction, and developing a classroom learning environment centered on inquiry. You will be an integral part of our departmental team as we create challenging and inspiring teaching and learning experiences for all students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (Mathematics)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• DESE MA certification or the ability to be certified in Mathematics (8-12)

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in high school math teaching
• Passion for teaching math
• Strong Math content knowledge
• Strong knowledge of the Standards for Mathematical Practice
• Knowledge about High School pedagogy and the developmental needs of students
• Ability to assess learning using a variety of methods
• Strong foundation in student-centered and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention
• Excellent classroom management skills
• SEI endorsement
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and administrators

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,135 to $141,590 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Welcome to Nantucket High School

An island of pristine beauty 14 miles long and 3.5 miles wide, Nantucket is a haven 27 miles out to sea with something to offer everyone. Once a thriving whaling industry, that decline led to tourism. Now, although a tourist destination, the population hovers from around 15,000 year-round residents to almost 50,000 people in the summer.The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the “finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th & early 19th century New England seaport town”. National Geographic says Nantucket is the Number One Island of the 10 Best Islands in the World. Made up of towns’ Nantucket & Siasconset, it’s the perfect place to set sail towards and begin your new adventure.The Nantucket Public School is proud to educate 1,700 students in our diverse district with multiple languages spoken. We offer some of the most competitive salaries and excellent benefits within the Commonwealth.

Job Requirements

• Essential Functions: Demonstrating appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction
• Holding high expectations for all students and serving as a facilitator of student learning
• Organizing and using a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each student, individually and in group settings
• Continuously assessing student progress, providing students and parents with specific feedback, and using the results to adjust instruction as needed
• Collaborating with colleagues to examine student data, plan curriculum, and ensure appropriate learning experiences for all students
• Completing other duties and professional responsibilities determined by administration

Contact Information

• Mandy Hilemn , Principal
• 10 Surfside Road
• Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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