Upper School Mathematics Teacher

The Pennington School; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennington School is seeking an Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. The role involves teaching mathematics to students in Grades 9-12 and requires a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and curricular design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in math, excellent teaching skills, and experience with diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of teaching experience preferred, especially in independent schools.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School math courses, including algebra and geometry.
• Plan and implement differentiated instruction for students.
• Lead or participate in extracurricular activities.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching Experience

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math

Master's Degree

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The Pennington School is seeking an Upper School Mathematics Teacher, who also teaches in the Cervone Center for Learning, for the 2025-26 academic year. The optimal candidate will have proven success with teaching mathematics to students in Grades 9-12 as well as experience teaching students with learning differences. This instructor will contribute to curricular design and implementation, and facilitate experiences for student enrichment in mathematics, extracurricular activities, and/or other areas assigned by the School.

Essential Duties

• Teach students with a range of abilities in Upper School math courses that may include algebra, geometry, algebra 2, statistics, and other math classes as needed
• Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning
• Plan and implement differentiated instruction for students in Cervone Center for Learning mathematics classes.
• Develop individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
• Encourage critical, collaborative, and independent thinking during problem-solving on assignments, projects, tests, and other graded assessments
• Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
• Lead or participate in 2 extracurricular activities and/or athletic endeavors
  
  

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in math or related discipline; master's degree preferred
• Excellent mathematical skills
• 2-3 years of teaching experience; independent school teaching is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for working with students in and out of the classroom
• Desire to be an active member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Interest in a boarding school environment
• Ability to work with a variety of learning styles
• A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor
• An understanding of the specific needs of students with learning disabilities is essential, as well as a background in education and experience working with students with disabilities
• Desire to work high-school-age students with a focus on individual needs
• The belief that all students can learn if given appropriate services, supports, and accommodations
• Flexibility, collegiality, and a commitment to experiential professional development are important to this role
• Commitment to continued professional development
  
  

This position is full-time, teaching ten (10) months per year, exempt from overtime, and eligible for all benefits afforded to full-time Pennington School Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements at

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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