Hybrid High School Math Leave Replacement Teacher chez The Dalton School

Salary Range: $41,000 - $91,000.  The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

Exemption Status: Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

We are seeking a high school Math teacher for the semester beginning January 2026 and ending June 2026. Math at Dalton is taught collaboratively with an emphasis on open-ended problem solving. We seek to cultivate an appreciation for mathematical rigor and a joy in finding creative solutions to problems. Much of our curriculum has been developed and iterated on through collaboration and teamwork. We are a collegial and engaged department committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Our ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about high school students and mathematics. In particular, we are seeking a candidate prepared to teach a proof-based Geometry course and a Precalculus course that includes trigonometry, logarithms, combinatorics, and limits. In your cover letter, please highlight any experience teaching these topics or related courses.

Responsibilities:

• Teach two Geometry and two Precalculus classes (10th-11th grades), collaborating regularly and closely with the course teaching teams.
• Work with existing lesson plans and curriculum to design engaging lessons.
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment.
• Participate in other departmental and schoolwide initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Relevant math teaching experience required; high school teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to community engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Facility with and willingness to learn educational technologies.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

 To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment