Upper School Math Teacher

The Hartsbrook School; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 36,890 - 44,558; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Professional development funding

Tuition remission for eligible children

Job summary

The Hartsbrook School in Hadley seeks an Upper School Math Teacher responsible for delivering curriculum in Algebra, Geometry, and Computer Science for grades 9-12. The ideal candidate will foster an inclusive classroom environment grounded in Waldorf philosophy and actively engage with students and colleagues.

Benefits include employer contributions to health plans, professional development funding, and tuition remission for eligible children. The starting salary for the position is $36,890, increasing based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience creating inclusive classroom experiences for a diverse student body.
• Strong commitment to identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proven ability to maintain organized record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum for grades 9-12 in Algebra, Geometry, and more.
• Create an inclusive classroom culture and foster student self-discovery.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and strategic planning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Waldorf Teacher Training (within 3 years)

Job description

Upper School Math Faculty

School Days:

High School: Arrival 8:10 am / Departure 3:45 pm

Faculty are generally expected to remain on campus during school hours.

Faculty meetings:

Tuesdays 3:45 to 5:15pm

Teacher Summer Work Weeks:

Two weeks before school in August

One week after school in June

Professional Development days

Performances, Field Trips & Other Events

• At least one intensive trip per year
• Parent/Caregiver-Teacher conferences twice a year
• Report writing in January and June with progress reports after 1st and 3rd quarters.

The starting salary for this 0.8FTE position is$36,890 increasing to $44,558 with 15 years of experience. Additional consideration for those with over 15 years of experience.

Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sick time, personal time, and professional development funding. Tuition remission is available for eligible children enrolling at Hartsbrook.

The Hartsbrook School is seeking an Upper School Math Teacher. This teacher, in consultation with the Upper School Director, will be responsible for developing and delivering curriculum for the program, tracks and main lesson blocks for grades 9-12 for the following courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Precalculus and Computer Science. The Math Teacher role involves creating an intentionally inclusive classroom culture grounded in the tenets of Waldorf philosophy, collaborating with colleagues on a daily basis, and participating in the overall life of the school, which includes but is not limited to advising, festivals, parent/caregiver evenings and communication, and attending faculty/staff meetings. The teacher will provide a quality experience for a diverse group of students that reflects Hartsbrook’s philosophy and values, including actively implementing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

With students:

• Designs and implements an appropriate curriculum that includes time for self directed learning, direct experience, movement, and artistic activities.
• Designs and leads age appropriate conversations and activities fostering a sense of belonging for all students and allowing students to continue the journey of self-discovery and inclusion of all identities.
• Infuses principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all of the above and brings an eagerness to learn and grow in this area.
• Designs curriculum based on articulated learning outcomes, shares a comprehensive syllabus, and follows up with timely assessments and reports.
• Ensures each day that the classroom is clean, tidy and organized for the next day.
• Participates in advising individual students and grade advising as confirmed by the Upper School Director.
• Attends and helps design/lead overnight trips including student orientation and a possible week-long intensive trip.
• Attends to weekly supervisory duties.

With colleagues:

• The High School faculty works together to support one another.
• They create and review the curriculum and program, create strategic plans and work with and report to the Upper School Director.
• Collaborate with the Upper School Director regarding budget for materials and supplies.
• Attend a weekly HS Faculty meeting on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15pm
• Advise and inform the Upper School Director regarding any needs or issues related to organizing or managing the teaching program or supervisory duties.
• Complete required trainings and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Accompany/chaperone field trips, potentially including a week-long intensive trip and High School Orientation.
• Participate in general activities such as morning meetings and supervisory duties during time at school.

With parents/caregivers:

• Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers.
• Be available for parent/caregiver teacher conversations
• Participate in Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences twice a year
• Participate in three Parent/Caregiver evenings a year
• Encourage an understanding of Waldorf High School education amongst families
• Communicate directly with parents/caregivers as appropriate and needed around logistical matters, and expectations
• A strong commitment to issues of identity, diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrated experience creating inclusive classroom experiences for a diverse student body
• Teaching experience is essential
• Experience or an interest in Waldorf education.
• Timeliness in meeting deadlines, organized record-keeping and reporting, able to hold confidentiality and to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues
• Ability to work with students who present different needs in the classroom
• A commitment to collegiality and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates who bring an understanding of a developmental approach to their work, as well as to connecting the contents of the curriculum to our mission, including finding joy in learning, connection to nature, and working in community.
• A commitment to pursuing Waldorf Teacher Training within three years of being hired

Requirements

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Allergy/Epi-Pen training
• Complete Vector training
• Ability to pass CORI check and fingerprinting
• Be willing to work outside and teach outdoors
• This job operates in a professional office/educational environment and requires strict professionalism with students, parents, and colleagues.