Upper School Mathematics Teacher

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as an Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. 

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

We believe all students can be mathematicians who can apply a growth mindset to the study of math. Our goal is to balance the development of deep conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills with procedural fluency. The Upper School Mathematics Teacher reports to the Head of Upper School and teaches math across Grades 8-12. 

Job Overview: 

Reporting to the Head of Upper School, the Upper School Math Teacher, as a member of the Mathematics Department, will teach four sections of math and serve as an Upper School advisor. 

Chapin’s next Upper School Mathematics Teacher and Advisor will be:

A mathematician who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who

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  Believes in and has experience teaching an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum

  
  


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  Has the pedagogical content knowledge to teach the entire US Mathematics curricular progression, from Eighth Grade Integrated Math I to Calculus II and Statistics

  
  


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  Adopts a generative mindset, committed to and actively contributing to the ongoing development and review of our K-12 mathematics curriculum.

  
  

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history who

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  Understands and appreciates the Upper School learner within the context of adolescent development

  
  


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  Demonstrates effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests

  
  


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  In line with departmental policies, provides timely, constructive feedback of student work

  
  

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by

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  Developing, alongside students, a safe and productive learning environment, building trust with students through clear guidelines and expectations

  
  


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  Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue

  
  

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who

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  Employs research-based strategies to reach all students through differentiated approaches, mindful of students’ receptive and expressive learning preferences

  
  


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  Develops, collaboratively, interdisciplinary units of study that allow students to draw meaningful connections across subjects

  
  

Qualifications

Required

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  Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

  
  


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  At least 2-3 years teaching experience teaching math in grades 8 - 12

  
  


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  Experience teaching inquiry-based mathematics

  
  

Preferred

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  Master’s degree in mathematics and/or education

  
  


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  Experience with differentiated pedagogies and instruction

  
  


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  Experience writing and/or revising curricular materials

  
  

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter and résumé and statement of educational philosophy. 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  The range is $70,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Link to Chapin’s Mission Statement