Math Instructor Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.

The Upper School Faculty is a collaborative and forward-thinking community of education professionals who are consistently looking for ways to create real-world, project-based experiences that help their students connect content in a relevant and impactful way. This team models what it means to be inquisitive, nurturing, flexible, and creative. While they customize and personalize the learning for each course, this team is united in using an inquiry-based model and a mastery approach to teaching.

Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Upper School Mathematics teacher. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic, artistic, or academic teams/clubs is preferred.

• Knowledge of the content (mathematics) and ability to make interdisciplinary/real-world connections
• Co-designing curriculum and assessment with the math team
• Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using MV tools
• Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers
• Actively participating in professional growth opportunities
• Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings
• Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties 
• Timely maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student's performance and progress 
• Care and nurture for the social and emotional needs of each student by customizing/differentiating the learning experience
• Maintenance of an organized, inviting, and student-centered learning environment
• Participation in duties (e.g., grade-level advisor, lunch, enrichment, and carpool) and others as assigned

• Background/real-world experience in the content knowledge area (mathematics)
• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments 
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback 
• Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to Learning
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies (PBL, VTR, QFT, DT)
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, or related field
• Teaching and learning experience (preferred)
• Experience teaching Statistics or AP Statistics (preferred) 

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School's discretion.

Start Date | July 27, 2026

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.