Part-time Upper School Math Teacher na Tower Hill School

Description

Part-time Upper School Math Teacher

Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Part-time Upper School Math Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in mathematics, be versatile enough to teach calculus at a college preparatory school, and be comfortable working with technology. In addition, the candidate should have the collaborative skills to work with a department of dedicated, talented colleagues, be familiar with current best practices and pedagogy, and possess a strong sense of responsibility for the success of every student. This is a part-time position to start in November 2025 and teach through early June 2026. 

Essential Functions:

• Teach 1-2 sections of Honor Calculus
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to develop, implement, and document a horizontally aligned curriculum across sections and a vertically aligned curriculum across years
• Design assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
• Engage with the THS community by attending school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, and department meetings as time allows
• Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
• Collaborate to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Deliver rigorous and engaging content and instruction to students with passion and a willingness to help students succeed
• Embody a mastery-orientation, gearing assessment and instructional methods toward student growth and understanding

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications and Skills:            

• B.S in Math or related field required, Master’s or above preferred
• Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students, growth mindset and willingness to engage in self-reflective teaching practice

• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of students 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal 
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students

• Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
• Ability to plan and organize educational content 
• Commitment to broad participation in school life

• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.