Upper School Math Teacher

High School Mathematics Teacher

Department: Academic
Reports To: High School School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Standard Hours: 40 hours per week
Scheduled Days per Year: 190

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the High School Mathematics Teacher is responsible for developing students’ mathematical knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities. The teacher delivers rigorous, engaging instruction that promotes logical reasoning, quantitative literacy, and real-world application while supporting the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

Providence Competencies

Spiritual Leadership

• Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and actively participates (e.g., weekly) in a local church or congregation.

Professional Excellence

• Demonstrates exceptional professionalism anchored in a commitment to continual personal and professional growth.

Integrity and Mission Alignment

• Exhibits integrity while fully engaging in the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

Community Engagement

• Provides exemplary service by cultivating positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships throughout the Providence community.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements a comprehensive high school mathematics curriculum aligned with school goals and academic standards.

• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and conducive to whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning.

• Designs lesson plans and instructional materials that promote sequential learning, critical thinking, and effective use of instructional time.

• Instructs students in high school mathematics courses, which may include Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, or other advanced coursework as assigned.

• Encourages mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and the application of mathematical concepts to real-world contexts.

• Integrates technology and instructional tools to enhance student engagement and understanding.

• Assesses student learning using formal and informal methods; analyzes data to inform instruction and adjust strategies to meet diverse learning needs, including those of students with special needs.

• Provides individual and small-group instruction to support differentiated learning.

• Prepares students for assessments, competitions, and post-secondary mathematical readiness as appropriate.

• Participates in ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences, seminars, and continued study of best practices in mathematics education.

This job description is illustrative and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Strong content knowledge across high school mathematics curricula.

• Demonstrated ability to implement effective instructional strategies and support diverse learners.

• Commitment to faith-based education and alignment with the mission and values of Providence.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Job Requirements

• Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week during the academic year (190 scheduled days).

• Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities for school-related events, programs, or parent meetings.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a faith-based educational environment.

• ACSI certification preferred.