Advanced Mathematics Teacher

The Lawrenceville School announces a job opening for a Math teacher. We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. Experience teaching a range of courses, including Computer Science or post-Calculus electives, is a plus.

The Lawrenceville Mathematics Department encourages students to develop an appreciation for the inherent beauty and utility of mathematics, as well as facility with constructing and evaluating mathematical arguments, using mathematical models to describe real-world phenomena, and making decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.

It will be a condition of your employment that you occupy School-provided housing, so that you will be available to fulfill the School's needs with respect to faculty supervision of our students.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach four sections/two to three preps per trimester.
• Two seasons of coaching or equivalent co-curricular commitment, including at least one season of interscholastic coaching (or the equivalent).
• Advise five to eight students
• One evening a week of "House duty," providing supervision in a student residence from 6-11:30 pm.
• Faculty who reside in School-provided housing are expected to spend eight years living in one of the residential houses at some point in their career; although not necessarily starting their first year.
• Chaperone a weekend activity (dance, coffee house, etc.) two or three times a term.

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field; Master's degree preferred
• At least five years high school teaching experience
• A passion for teaching mathematics
• A passion for working with high school-age students.
• The strongest candidates have the ability to teach upper level math courses including Honors Statistics, AP Calculus, or post-Calculus electives.
• Demonstrated success planning and facilitating collaborative, student-centered learning experiences
• Background in and commitment to culturally responsive teaching
• Experience with effective use of technology in the learning process
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as needed and appropriate
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Google suite and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in curriculum and assessment development
• Demonstrated success in providing timely, effective student feedback.

Work Characteristics and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work. Must be able to remain on their feet for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc.
• Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Required to talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. without assistance
• Ability to see with normal parameters.
• Operates in a professional work environment
• Will work outside of normal working hours

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.

Salary Description

$55,000.00 - $79,000.00 Annually

The starting salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.