Upper School Math Teacher

Thayer Academy; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Academy is seeking a dedicated Upper School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time role involves teaching Math classes to high school students, advising, and participating in school activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and a passion for fostering an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the high school level preferred.
• Ability to teach Computer Programming.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of Math classes to 9th-12th graders.
• Advise a group of 8-10 students.
• Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technology

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Computer Programming

Job description

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Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School Math Department, for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time academic year (mid-August to mid-June) position includes instructing four Math classes (e.g. Algebra, Geometry, Calculus) and participating in the life of the school with students through advising, coaching, and/or supervising student activities.

What You Will Do

• Teach a combination of Math classes to 9th-12th graders (4 classes total). Possible courses could include Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
• Advise a group of 8-10 students.
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members.
• Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons (preferred).
• Participate in ongoing professional development and engage in growth opportunities.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree required, Master's (or higher) preferred in Education, Math, or related field
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the high school level preferred
• Ability to teach Computer Programming
• Passion for working with adolescents, and desire to build relationships
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
• High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families
• Commitment to building a reflective teaching practice and an innovative approach to classroom pedagogy
• Interest in engaging in ongoing dialogue with division leadership, department head, and colleagues about best teaching and learning practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues
  
  

Compensation

• $70,898 - $83,346
  
  

Application Information

• Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
• Equal Opportunity Act : Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
• Americans with Disabilities Act : Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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