Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Sacred Heart Greenwich; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Free lunch

Job summary

Sacred Heart Greenwich seeks an Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role involves teaching Algebra I through Calculus, including AP Calculus and AP Statistics, with emphasis on Geometry and Precalculus next year.

The teacher will join a faith-informed, academically rigorous community on a 110-acre campus in Greenwich, CT. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Mathematics or related field and bring 2+ years of Upper School teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of upper school teaching experience.
• Ability to design inductive, inquiry-based lessons.

Responsibilities

• Commit to best mathematical teaching practices and ongoing professional development.
• Teach Algebra I through Calculus across high school levels, with emphasis on Geometry and Precalculus.
• Integrate financial literacy and entrepreneurship into the curriculum.
• Implement scaffolded, inquiry-based, student-centered instruction.
• Create formative and summative assessments that reflect differentiated understanding.
• Maintain supportive relationships with students, families, and advisors.
• Participate in Upper School meetings and non-instructional duties.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

AP Calculus experience

Geometry & Calculus teaching

Hybrid/ distance learning

Financial literacy integration

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or related field

2+ years Upper School teaching experience

Tools

Learning management systems

Google Classroom

Job description

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a Sacred Heart Greenwich is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls (K–12) and coeducational in its early childhood program. Founded in 1848 and located on a beautiful 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, the School is part of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

Guided by the Goals and Criteria, Sacred Heart is committed to educating the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially—while fostering a deep commitment to faith, community, social awareness, and personal growth. Relationships and mentorship are at the heart of the student experience, and educators play a vital role in supporting each student's journey.

We are currently seeking an Upper School Mathematics Teacher to join in the vision of our Mathematics Department for the 2027-2028 school year. We seek a dynamic math teacher capable of teaching a broad range of courses across the high school curriculum, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, and Calculus at both the college preparatory and honors levels. Experience with AP-level courses, particularly Calculus and Probability & Statistics, is a plus. While versatility across multiple courses is valued, w e are especially looking for a candidate who can teach Geometry and Precalculus in the coming academic year.

Position:

Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Reports to:

Head of Upper School

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Essential Responsibilities/Capabilities

• Sincere and visible commitment to best mathematical teaching practices and continued professional development
• Genuine passion for and command of subject matter, including Statistics and the sequence of Geometry through Calculus, and enthusiasm for working with high school students
• Specialized knowledge of financial skills, financial technology, and entrepreneurship, with the ability to design a course to provide students with financial literacy for the 21st century
• Experience and demonstrated success in implementing a scaffolded, organized, inquiry-based, student-centered instructional approach
• Instructional design that encourages students to think critically, ask questions, and reason creatively while problem-solving, and inspires confidence in their own abilities
• Learning opportunities to encourage curiosity, exploration, and discovery appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the students
• Diverse strategies and approaches to support all learners through in a caring classroom environment where students learn and interact positively with one another
• Pr oficiency with current educational technology, especially as part of classroom instruction and for hybrid/distance learning; facility with electronic communication and learning management applications
• Development of formative and summative assessments that portray differentiated approaches to identifying student understanding
• Evaluation of student work that exhibits fairness, consistency, and prompt response to student progress
• Maintain supportive relationships with the student, advisor, parents, and families
• Provide written reports to parents on students' academic progress, social growth and learning needs at designated times of the year, and meet with parents as necessary
• Engaged participation in the Upper School community, including division and departmental meetings, and assigned non-instructional duties

Qualifications

A master's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, or a related field, is preferred and 2+ years of experience teaching the aforementioned courses to Upper School students. The candidate sh ould be able to provide lesson plans which include the integration of inductive learning. The candidate is energetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic learning community.

As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $125,000 annually dependent on relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for the following general benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with school employer service and matching contributions
• Paid Time Off: Paid Personal Days, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.
• Long-Term Disability insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Tuition Remission, Advanced Degree Support, and Free Lunch