Upper School Math Teacher

Tower Hill School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hill School in Wilmington seeks an Upper School Math Teacher for a full-time position starting August 2025. The candidate will teach multiple math levels, collaborate with colleagues, and engage in the school community, emphasizing critical thinking and academic rigor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for professional growth and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Math with varying levels.
• Work collaboratively to develop curriculum.
• Engage with student life and support student success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Collaboration

Technological competency

Education

B.S in Math or related field

Master’s or above preferred

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Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Upper School Math Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in mathematics, be versatile enough to teach the various levels of math appropriate at a college preparatory school, and be comfortable working with technology. In addition, the candidate should have the collaborative skills to work with a department of dedicated, talented colleagues, be familiar with current best practices and pedagogy, and possess a strong sense of responsibility for the success of every student. This is a full-time, benefitted, 10-month position to begin in August 2025.

Essential Functions

• Teach four sections of Math
• Courses will be assigned based on the experience and interests of the teacher, as well as the needs of the department
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to develop, implement, and document a horizontally aligned curriculum across sections and a vertically aligned curriculum across years.
• Design assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
• Serve as an advisor to 7-10 students in the Upper School
• Engage fully with the THS community including, but not limited to, participation in all school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings, and various faculty supervisory duties.
• Engage with student life and/or athletics
• Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
• Collaborate to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Deliver rigorous and engaging content and instruction to students with passion and a willingness to help students succeed
• Embody a mastery-orientation, gearing assessment and instructional methods toward student growth and understanding
  

Desired Qualifications And Skills

• B.S in Math or related field required, Master’s or above preferred
• Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students, growth mindset and willingness to engage in self-reflective teaching practice
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of students
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
• Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
• Ability to plan and organize educational content
• Commitment to broad participation in school life
• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
  
  

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.

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