Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Austin Community College; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits package

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

100% coverage of health insurance

Job summary

A prestigious all-boys school in Richmond, Virginia, seeks an Upper School Teacher of Mathematics. The ideal candidate will teach various courses including precalculus and calculus, advise students, and participate in co-curricular activities. A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field is required along with three years of teaching experience. The role emphasizes engaging students in a holistic educational environment, integrating technology, and fostering community involvement within the school.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a bachelor's degree in Mathematics or closely related field.
• Have a minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of teaching Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a full academic course load including regular, honors, and AP classes.
• Advising six to eight students.
• Coaching or leading two co-curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Passion for Mathematics

Communication skills

Analytic skills

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field

Tools

Inquiry-based instructional methodologies

Job description

Hours:

7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed to fulfill after school coaching/activity responsibilities as assigned

Reports to:

Head of Upper School and US Mathematics Department Chair

Position Summary:

St. Christopher's School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys' schools in the Mid‑Atlantic region, seeks an Upper School Teacher of Mathematics. Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK‑12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher's is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars — honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.

• Teaching a full academic course load (four classes with two or three preps)
• Specific course assignments and levels (regular, honors and AP) may be determined on the strengths of the successful candidate
• Candidates should be prepared to teach in more than one area/level of the curriculum
• Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach precalculus and calculus
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in and willingness to teach computer science as well
• Advising six to eight students
• Coaching or leading two co‑curricular activities
• Offering a Saints Explore cohort (experiential learning program)
• Handling other duties (study halls, chaperoning dances, etc.) as assigned
• Participating in the life of the school through committee work and regular presence at chapel and major school events such as concerts, plays, athletic contests, and other events as a means of supporting the students and the mission of the school
• Communicating in an articulate and appropriate fashion, as well as in a timely and efficient manner, with parents, students, and colleagues
• Staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys and relating to adolescent boys
• Communicating and interacting with faculty and staff from across the school in an appropriate and effective professional manner
• Attending department and faculty meetings and all‑school professional development meetings, including the Curriculum Institute at the end of the school year occurring every four years
• Hold at least a bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a closely related field with strong academic record; a masters degree and teaching certification are preferred, but not required
• Have a minimum of three years teaching experience
• Possess a thorough knowledge of and passion for teaching the discipline of Mathematics and an openness/experience in employing inquiry‑based instructional methodologies
• Show an understanding of the vital role of research and analysis in preparing students for college and life beyond the classroom
• Demonstrate familiarity, ease, and openness with integrating technology into the classroom
• Be able to collaborate effectively with members of the department and the Upper School faculty to enhance students' appreciation and understanding of mathematics and to achieve divisional goals
• Be able to enhance students' skills and abilities in creative thinking and problem solving, intellectual curiosity and risk taking, research and analysis, collaboration and teamwork, and ability to apply core knowledge to new and changing situations
• Possess excellent problem solving, communication, and analytic skills
• Have a growth mindset, be creative and flexible, and demonstrate a sense of humor
• Enjoy working with young people, especially boys

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to circulate among students in a classroom setting
• Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned or required by classroom assignment and activity of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

How to Apply:

We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.

The application deadline:

is open until filled.

Mission Statement:

St. Christopher's School knows, loves, and celebrates boys, promotes their pursuit of excellence, and prepares them for lives of honor and integrity, service, and leadership.

Benefits Package:

Among peer independent schools nationally, St. Christopher's offers one of the most generous, comprehensive and competitive employee benefits packages available.

Summary of Employee Benefits for Full‑Time Employees:

Full‑time employees work a minimum of 1,000 hours per year.

Retirement Plan:

The School contributes 7.5% of the employee's contract salary each year to a 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for employees at least 21 years of age who have completed one year of full‑time employment with St. Christopher's School or similar experience at another institution. In addition, the School will provide a matching contribution equal to 1.5% of contract salary if the employee makes an elective deferral equal to or greater than 1.5% of contract salary to their 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, for a potential School contribution of 9.0%.

Medical Insurance:

The School will pay 100% of the Consumer Direct Health Plan (also known as the High Deductible Health Plan), including vision coverage, for the employee. Employees may choose to add dependents or upgrade to a more traditional PPO Plan by applying the School's contribution to the monthly premium cost. Employees may choose from the plans currently offered and are responsible for 100% of the premium.

Long-Term Disability & Professional Liability Insurance:

Long term disability and professional liability insurance are provided at no cost to the employee.

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance are provided at no cost to the employee equal to 1x the employee's contract salary. Additional supplemental coverage for the employee and their dependents is available to employees at their own expense.

Pre‑tax Savings Accounts:

Employees have the opportunity to participate in pre‑tax savings accounts through either a dependent care flexible spending account, a medical flexible spending account or a health savings account, subject to respective IRS contribution limits.

JK‑12:

Employees who work a minimum of 1,500 hours per contract year (July 1 to June 30) and have completed three years of prior full‑time employment, either with St. Christopher's School or another institution in a similar role, will be eligible to receive JK‑12 tuition grants for eligible children enrolled in St. Christopher's School or St. Catherine's Schools. The three years of prior full‑time employment must immediately precede the awarding of this tuition grant. For purposes of this benefit, full‑time employment is defined as: a minimum of 1,500 hours per year for faculty employees and a minimum of 1,800 hours per year for all other employees. Employees with a full‑time start date before July 1, 2020, who have met the eligibility criteria as stated above and have worked a minimum of 1,500 hours per year for the school prior to this date, will receive a tuition grant of 90%. Employees with a full‑time start date on or after July 1, 2020, will receive a tuition grant of 75% upon completion of the eligibility criteria as stated above. Grants do not include non‑tuition expenses such as fees, books, supplies, etc. The School will provide tuition grants for up to four eligible children and will support one year in JK. Eligible children are defined as the biological, adoptive or legal ward of the eligible employee.

Extended Day:

Employees receive full tuition remission for Extended Day services for the period of time up until the end of their regular workday.

Summer Programs:

Employees are eligible to receive discounts on Summer Programs offered by St. Christopher's School. Discounts are also available for summer Extended Day offerings.

Meals:

Employees receive lunch at no expense while School is in session. In order to perform normal mealtime duties, all full‑time employees, as well as their immediate families, may receive breakfast five days a week and dinner two days a week at no expense when breakfast or dinner is served. Additionally, lunch fees are waived for full‑time employees' sons enrolled at St. Christopher's School.

Leave Policies:

Wellness Leave:

Full‑time employees receive ten (10) paid wellness leave days per fiscal year and may accumulate and carry forward any unused wellness leave days to a maximum of sixty (60) days. Included in the 10 wellness days are two (2) personal days that may be converted and used. Part‑time employees will receive and may accumulate and carry forward a prorated amount of wellness leave days based upon the amount of time worked. Employees should provide as much notice as possible when requesting wellness leave and must have a supervisor's approval.

Vacation:

Vacation days are available to 12‑month employees based on their job classification and continuous length of service. Please contact the Business Office for additional information. Employees may take up to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave for an immediate family member. Employees may also take one day off per year with pay to attend the funeral of a relative outside the immediate family.

Additional Leave:

Additional Leave of no more than five business days beyond those listed above may be granted subject to the discretion of the employee's Division Head or the Headmaster.

Professional Development:

The School is committed to supporting the professional growth of employees and will cover costs associated with job‑related courses, workshops, conferences, professional associations and graduate degrees. Coverage of costs is budget dependent year to year and subject to the approval of both the employee's Division Head and the Headmaster.

Little Saints:

Little Saints, an on‑site daycare facility, is available to employees on a voluntary basis and at the employee's expense.

Athletic and Fitness Center:

Kemper Athletic and Fitness Center is open to employees subject to Athletic Department Rules and Guidelines.

Campus Housing:

St. Christopher's may provide an employee with on‑campus or School‑owned housing as a condition of employment to better accommodate student access to faculty and administrators outside of the normal School day.

Relocation / Moving Expense Policy:

St. Christopher's School will provide reimbursement to new full‑time employees who are relocating to the Richmond area as a result of their new position with the School. Consistent with IRS guidelines, the School's reimbursement support applies only to required moves for new employees whose primary residence is located in excess of 50 miles from the St. Christopher's School campus. The maximum gross amount paid to an employee or on behalf of the employee to a moving company shall not exceed $7,500.00.

Not only does Richmond's appealing climate and location make it an enjoyable and exciting city in which to work and live, but it is ideally situated for a short road trip to the mountains of Charlottesville, to beaches in the Hampton Roads area, or to our nation's capital, Washington, DC.

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