Position Title: Mathematics Teacher Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Department: Mathematics

Reports to: Department Chair, Mathematics

Pay Scale: $80,000-$100,000 per year Commensurate with Experience

Mission:

As part of an international network of Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) schools, Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic all-girls school with the core purpose of educating and empowering young women to live lives of consequence as ethical leaders with a global perspective and an unshakable commitment to the common good.

Responsibilities:

Classroom Instruction

• • Ability to teach curriculum from Algebra 1 through Calculus.

  • Employ lectures, discussions, and demonstrations using a variety of methodologies.

  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

  • Provide opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

  • Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world in an engaging and relevant way.

  • Prepare note packets, assignments, and supplemental materials to support assignments.

  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  • Assign classwork/homework, grade, and return to students in a timely manner.

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records.

• • Implement Google Classroom, Smartboard, TI-Nspire Calculators, Desmos, and others, to supplement presentations.

  • Update the courses’ Google Classroom and/or the school management site on a regular basis. 

  • Instruct classes virtually as needed using Zoom technology.

  • Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job.

• • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, and communicate with academic advisors and administrators in a timely manner about any causes of concern.

  • Establish and maintain standards of students’ behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive classroom environment.

  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.

  • Respond promptly to any parent/guardian communication. 

  • Discuss students’ progress with parent/guardian and, if needed, determine priorities and resource needs for academic improvement and/or implement approved remedial programming when necessary after discussing with Department Chair and Academic Dean.

  • Serve as a grade-level advisor.

• • Communicate effectively in a timely and prompt manner with the Department Chair, administration, and fellow faculty and staff.

  • Possess problem-solving skills.

  • Maintain and improve professional competence through professional development opportunities, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of mathematics courses through curriculum and other developmental programs.

  • Sponsor/Moderate extracurricular activities such as student-led clubs/organizations, and academic contests, or at a minimum, be involved in an extracurricular activity on campus.

  • Attend faculty/staff meetings, departmental meetings, school-wide events, and serve on committees as required, and perform duties (ie, lunch supervision, chaperoning dances/events, proctoring exams) as needed.

  • Goal development to prioritize, organize, and accomplish best practices in one’s work.

  • Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or STEM field; Master's Degree preferred.

• At least 3 years of full-time teaching, preferably in an independent school. 

• Experience with technology.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the classroom and school spaces for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry  school supplies as needed

• Ability to use standard classroom technology

Great benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid premiums for HMO and DHMO plans (option to upgrade to PPO), as well as PPO vision for employees.

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Cafe allowance – lunch is on us!

• Professional development support

• Paid holidays

Marymount High School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Marymount High School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.