Mathematics Teacher

The Jewish Leadership Academy; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

8% annual retirement match

On-campus breakfast and lunch

Generous PTO

Relocation stipend

Professional development opportunities

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

The Jewish Leadership Academy in Miami seeks a dynamic Middle & Upper School Mathematics teacher for August 2026. The role spans grades 6–12 and may include teaching one science/engineering period for credentialed candidates.

Candidates should bring at least five years of teaching, a math degree, and a passion for inquiry-based learning. You will join a values-driven faculty and contribute to Friday program, advisory work, and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five years of teaching experience with middle and upper school students.
• Undergraduate degree in mathematics or closely related field.
• Commitment to mission and values alignment with JLA.
• Ability to guide inquiry-based projects and experiments.
• Strong collaboration across departments.
• Fluent in Google Workspace for Education and adaptable to new tech.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Experience with gifted and talented students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics to middle and upper school (Aug 2026 start).
• Possibly teach one period of science or engineering depending on credentials.
• Advise service-learning program and lead House competitions.
• Contribute to advisory program.
• Teach 20 periods per week (Mon-Thu) and participate in Friday programming.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and onboarding.

Skills

Inspiring students

Open-ended project guidance

Team collaboration

Google Workspace proficient

Excellent communication

Gifted education experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in mathematics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Job description

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHING FACULTY (Aug. 2026)

ABOUT US

The Jewish Leadership Academy is a world-class Jewish Middle and Upper School dedicated to developing the skills, curiosity, and potential of Miami's most ambitious students for a life of purpose, commitment, and service.

JLA is committed to:

• Challenging inquisitive minds to think critically and creatively in pursuit of the highest academic standards across all disciplines.
• Putting values into action by embedding leadership training and community service into the heart of the educational program.
• Engaging the mind and stirring the soul to connect with the Jewish past and the Jewish present, the Jewish People and the Jewish State, through the broad and embracing lens of Modern Orthodoxy.

JLA seeks an outstanding faculty of all faiths who believe in and actively support the school's mission to educate Jewish students at the highest academic levels while connecting them deeply to their heritage and faith. We strive to create and maintain a values-driven faculty culture that is committed to high standards and rooted in respect for all. Above all, we seek faculty who have a genuine love for teaching.

MATH DEPARTMENT

The Math Department at JLA offers students an in-depth and rich sequence of core and elective courses designed to develop problem-solving skills, foster creativity, and spark curiosity about the world. Our mathematics curriculum, built on the Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), emphasizes both conceptual understanding and applied, rigorous practice.

The Middle School Math Curriculum offers the following honors, accelerated, and advanced classes:

• Math Grade 6
• Math Grade 7
• Pre-Algebra (honors and AoPS)
• Algebra 1 (honors and AoPS)
• Geometry (honors and AoPS)
• Algebra 2 (honors and AoPS)

The Upper School core curriculum offers the following honors, honors-enriched, and advanced college-level classes:

• Algebra 2 (honors and AoPS)
• Precalculus (honors and AoPS)
• Number Theory & Counting and Probability (AoPS)
• Calculus (honors and AoPS)
• Statistics (honors and AoPS)
• AoPS Competition Prep
• Linear Algebra (honors and AoPS)
• Multivariable Calculus (honors and AoPS)

We seek faculty with a growth mindset, eager to continually expand their teaching practice, integrate new tools and technologies, and prepare students for success in college and beyond.

POSITION

We are seeking a teacher who can teach mathematics at the middle and upper school level. This position may also involve teaching one period of science or engineering, should the candidate have the appropriate background credentials.

Moreover, this person understands that they are being hired to be more than a math teacher. Given our unique Friday programming, this teacher, along with all other teachers at the school, will have responsibilities that include advising a service learning program, helping to lead House competitions, and contributing to the school's growing advisory program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-time employment for faculty teaching positions will commence in August 2026.

Responsibilities will include:

• 20 teaching periods per week (5 periods daily, Monday–Thursday)
• Advisory, media literacy, research, service learning, or mentorship role as part of our unique Friday schedule
• Tutorial sessions twice weekly
• Office Hours once weekly
• Robust professional development throughout the year
• Special onboarding and leadership programming with students during the first 3 weeks of the school year

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates who have experience working with middle and upper school students, a minimum of five years of teaching experience, and an undergraduate degree in mathematics or a closely related field (advanced degree preferred); however, we are looking for so much more than that. We are looking for someone who is:

• Mission-driven and aligned with JLA's values
• Skilled at connecting with and inspiring students
• Comfortable guiding students through open-ended, inquiry-based projects and experimentation
• Eager to work collaboratively on high-functioning teams across departments
• Fluent in Google Workspace for Education and comfortable with new technology
• An excellent oral and written communicator
• Energized by working with high-performing, highly motivated students and colleagues
• Experienced working with gifted and talented students (an asset, not a requirement)

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
• 8% annual retirement match
• Daily breakfast and lunch (On Campus)
• Generous PTO
• Relocation stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance