Middle School Math/Computer Science Teacher

Wilmington Friends School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Friends School in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Full-Time Middle School Math/Computer Science Teacher to begin in September 2026. In this role, you will teach 7th-grade Mathematics and a quarter of Computer Science, while serving as a student advisor and collaborating with faculty on interdisciplinary units.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematics education, technology integration, and a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching. To apply, send your résumé to Head of Middle School Jonathan Huxtable at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Mathematics and familiarity with NCTM standards.
• Ability to teach programming and computational thinking concepts.
• Strong command of technology and classroom tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7th-grade Mathematics and Computer Science curriculum.
• Serve as a student advisor and contribute to school governance.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and engage in extracurricular activities.

Skills

Teaching mathematics

Programming concepts (Python, JavaScript, etc.)

Technology integration in teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Strong coursework and/or experience in teaching mathematics

Tools

Macintosh computer environment

Smartboards

TI-84 calculator

Job description

Middle School Math/Computer Science Teacher

Wilmington Friends School is a preschool to 12 Quaker, college‑preparatory day school located in Wilmington, Delaware enrolling 700 students. We are looking for a Full‑Time Middle School Math/Computer Science Teacher (7th grade) to begin in September 2026. This position involves teaching seventh grade Mathematics (¾), a quarter of Computer Science, and serving as a student advisor.

Responsibilities

Teach the 7th grade Mathematics curriculum and a quarter of Computer Science, incorporating technology and problem‑based learning. Serve as a student advisor, collaborate with other faculty to design interdisciplinary units, and contribute to school governance and extracurricular activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Has strong coursework and/or experience in teaching mathematics.
• Is a mathematics enthusiast—personally committed to the discipline and able to communicate both appreciation for the world of mathematics and perspective on the world of mathematics.
• Is familiar with current standards for curriculum development, teaching practice, and assessment in mathematics, including National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards.
• Is familiar with current research and/or practice in teaching and learning mathematics that places contextualized, multi‑faced, hands‑on problems at the heart of the curriculum so that students have the opportunity to construct understanding of mathematical concepts as well as develop competence with skills and procedures; incorporates instruction and practice with the TI‑84 calculator and graphing calculator into math lessons.
• Has experience teaching or can learn to teach applications and concepts—including, but not limited to, programming and computational thinking concepts (Scratch, Micro:Bit, Lego Mindstorms, Python, JavaScript, Karel, etc.), data analysis, data abstraction, algorithmic thinking, computational problem‑solving, STEM and project‑based learning, and multi‑media production (iMovie, Garageband, Photoshop, etc.).
• Has an excellent command of the Macintosh computer environment and OS X; has experience with Internet use, searching, and safety; has experience with website design.
• Is familiar with incorporating technology into instruction (Smartboards, online‑based mathematics, etc.).
• Is committed to planning and teaching interdisciplinary and problem‑based units in cooperation with other faculty, interested in collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and grade levels, and can effectively use a wide range of techniques and methods that stimulate students and respond to different learning styles. Will contribute in other significant ways to the Wilmington Friends School community (e.g., coach a sport, help with drama productions, run professional development workshops, sponsor an activity, etc.) and seeks to serve on a faculty that contributes significantly to school governance through division‑level groups and committee work.

Specifically, the highly‑qualified candidate will be able to teach all levels of Math, grades 6–8.

If interested, please send your résumé to Jonathan Huxtable, Head of Middle School ([e-mail]). We will invite candidates whose interests and experiences best fit our needs for interviews and demonstration teaching on campus.

Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment

Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students by this school. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school‑administered programs.