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About Saint Andrew’s School:

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented faculty and staff.

Position Summary:
Saint Andrew’s School promotes an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Our faculty is deeply committed to developing students in mind, body and spirit, and are responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success. We seek dynamic individuals who are collaborative and innovative in their approach to teaching and who work to create an inclusive and supportive classroom and school-wide culture. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Math. This position will entail teaching five sections and leading a Middle School advisory class.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implements inquiry-based instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Prepares course material such as syllabi, unit plans, homework assignments, and assessments ensuring completion of the curriculum
• Provides students with ongoing and effective feedback about their work which includes group and peer critique, guided self evaluation and criterion-based rubrics
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction with guidance from the Department Chair and MYP Coordinator
• Maintains effective and timely record keeping procedures using educational technology
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning and a positive classroom culture
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating activities and plans
• Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
• Stays current with technology advances and incorporates technology in the classroom
• Serves as a grade-level advisor and monitors the progress and well-being of assigned advisees
• Attends regularly-scheduled grade level, MYP, and faculty and staff meetings
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Math or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Prior experience teaching mathematics
• IB MYP experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents
• Possess an understanding of technology to facilitate teaching, grades, and communication
• Possess a collegiality and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and community members of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive classroom environment
• Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.