Math Teacher, Residential Faculty

Position Summary:

Perkiomen School seeks a full-time Math Teacher for the school year. Working closely with other members of the Math department, this teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction, communication with students and parents as well as student advisors, and remaining current on best practices in education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching five assigned sections within the Math Department.
• Teaching various levels of math instruction, including Middle and Upper School.
• Writing grade comments on each student.
• Writing recommendations to college and various enrichment programs on behalf of individual students.
• Serving the school's after-school program for two terms as either a coach or program leader. (preference for basketball, lacrosse, soccer, or volleyball)
• Serving the school's residential and student life program one weeknight per week and one weekend per month.
• Serving as an advisor to a select number of students. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in math or equivalent
  • Experience teaching and working closely with adolescents of various ages
  • Creative teaching style that embraces project-based learning
  • Flexible planner to include both rigor and support for students
  • Adventurist to guide students through new academic territory (new for faculty & student)
  • Desire to be actively engaged in the school community
  • Ability to serve in the School's co-curricular program as a coach or program leader
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to support the residential life needs of a boarding school community