Long Term Substitute Position - Fifth Grade Mathematics Teacher at Louise S McGehee School

Description

Department: Mathematics

Reports to: Associate Head of Middle School and Interim Head of Middle School 

Classification: Long Term Substitute Position

Job Type: Full Time Temporary 

Hours: 40+ hours a week 

Start Date: January 5, 2026

The Louise S. McGehee School is now accepting applications for a dynamic, innovative fifth grade mathematics teacher who enthusiastically invests themself in all aspects of the education process and the school-wide community. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Education, or have a degree and teaching experience that demonstrates significant strength in these areas. Classroom teaching experience required; experience with Bridges math curriculum preferred. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time teaching load of 3 sections per day of fifth grade math students.
• Implement lesson plans for instruction designed by the teacher, and modify or adapt as driven by the needs of the students while still meeting the established curricular goals.
• Confer with students individually about their goals and strategies for improvement and deeper learning. 
• Use rubrics and assessments provided by the teacher to assess students on a regular basis, and communicate with students and their parents about their progress.
• Fulfill assigned duties to monitor students in various capacities, as designated by middle school protocols.
• Record and report on grades as well as draft report card comments for the third quarter of the school year. 
• Clearly and effectively communicate with faculty, students, and parents.

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Education
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience, ideally in an all-girls or independent school setting.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply to this position on our careers website and attached a cover letter, résumé, and educational philosophy.

Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have questions, please email [email protected].