Middle School Math Teacher (2026-2027)

Classification: Full-Time, 10-month position

Start Date: August 2026

Schedule: Standard school day

Reports To: Head of Middle School

What You'll Do

Inspire Mathematical Thinking

• Design purposeful curriculum, multi-modal instruction, and varied assessments that engage, inspire, and challenge students consistent with Lovett's core values, mission, and whole child education model
• Reach a diverse community of learners—academically, culturally, racially, religiously—through intentional, differentiated instruction
• Utilize technological tools for teaching mathematics (e.g., Desmos, GeoGebra, DeltaMath, graphing calculators) to enhance student learning
• Conduct tutorials during scheduled times to provide targeted student support

Build a Community of Belonging

• Develop a classroom culture where every student feels valued, challenged, and supported
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students and informative communication to parents
• Write unique mid-semester comments for every student that capture their growth and learning journey
• Ask for and thoughtfully reflect on student feedback to continuously improve your practice

Serve as an Academic Advisor

• Provide a sustained adult relationship to support students' academic and personal growth
• Meet daily with your advisory to open school
• Serve as primary academic advisor and point of contact for parents
• Conduct mid-semester student-parent conferences
• Attend assemblies and chapels with your advisory each rotation

Collaborate with Purpose

• Work in concert with your teaching team, following through on shared plans and commitments
• Participate actively in faculty, department, team, and grade-level meetings
• Contribute to a collaborative learning community that values growth mindset and ongoing professional development

Engage in School Life Beyond the Classroom

• Take part in the life of the School through athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, or other responsibilities
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned, including occasional weekend and evening responsibilities (e.g., parent nights, graduation events, admission open houses, student or faculty interviews)

Who You Are

Your Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with significant coursework in mathematics or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Proficiency with common technological tools for teaching math (Desmos, GeoGebra, DeltaMath, graphing calculators) is preferred

Your Approach to Teaching

• You love working with adolescents and willingly engage them as whole students, balancing care and compassion with challenge and accountability
• You are self-directed with strong time management skills and the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities
• You purposefully design curriculum, instruction, and assessment to reach all learners in your diverse classroom
• You have a strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employing a growth mindset and participating in ongoing professional development during the school year and summer

Your Professional Qualities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors
• Commitment to developing your own self-awareness, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence
• Professionalism, consistent application of school policies, and regular and reliable attendance
• Dedication to creating a classroom culture of belonging for all students

Why You'll Love Teaching at Lovett

A Supportive, Collaborative Culture

• Work alongside passionate educators who genuinely care about students and each other
• Benefit from strong departmental collaboration and mentorship
• Participate in meaningful professional development during the school year and summer

Work-Life Balance

• Structured teaching load with built-in planning time
• Clear schedule for tutorials and advisory
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Make a Lasting Impact

• Build relationships with students through our advisory system
• Watch your students grow as thinkers, leaders, and people of character
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