Job Description/Responsibilities:
Available Position:
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Upper School Mathematics Teacher
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Department:
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Upper School
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Reports to:
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Head of Upper School
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FLSA Classification:
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Exempt (Salary)
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Full/Part-time:
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Full-time (10 months)
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Date Posted:
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September 27, 2024
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Start Date:
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August 2025
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About The Hockaday School:
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The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory
school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be
expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly
changing world. With an enrollment of more than 1,100 students, The Hockaday
School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent
girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools,
it was founded over a century ago and continues today to build on its original
Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.
Hockaday’s
faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in
every grade benefit from outstanding faculty and access to unmatched
resources. Families who choose
Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive and
rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student
body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the School.
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Position Description:
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The Hockaday School is
seeking an experienced and innovative Upper School mathematics teacher
beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The Hockaday School’s mathematics
department uses an integrated curriculum which, rather than teaching the
usual sequence of algebra/geometry/algebra II over the first three years of
high school, combines algebra and geometry with a problem-solving approach to
mathematics. The mathematics program at The Hockaday School emphasizes
analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. We seek a candidate whose approach
to instruction emphasizes conceptual thinking, provides varying techniques to
accommodate a variety of learning styles, effectively incorporates
technology, and provides a student-centered learning environment that
encourages active, participatory learning. The candidate will establish a
learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to take risks while
building competence in mathematics.
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Essential Functions:
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Teach four sections of math per 7-day rotation. Each section meets for 85 minutes three
times per rotation.
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Serve
as an advisor to a group of Upper School students
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Develop and execute engaging lesson plans
creating an environment which allows students to think critically and
independently
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Plan a program of study that, as much as
possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the
students
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Effectively use technology in a way that
expands class time and engages the class in the global community
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Communicate effectively with students,
colleagues and parents
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Serve
as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching
methods, and school procedures
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Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications/Experience:
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An advanced degree in
mathematics preferred
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Teaching experience in
mathematics, ideally in independent schools
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The ability to teach any of
the named course offerings, including calculus-level courses and/or
statistics
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The willingness and ability
to teach advanced (AP-level, Multivariable Calculus) coursework in the
department as needed
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Experience teaching Geometry
and Algebra II strongly preferred
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Experience developing curriculum strongly preferred
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Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology
in the classroom as well as comfort with its administrative use
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Ability to teach students both in the
classroom and online, as needed
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Commitment to being a supportive, respectful,
and energetic colleague and mentor
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Must have the
ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of
all legally required and School-required background and screening checks and
verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks.
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Training:
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Participate in all requisite School
trainings prior to the start of the school and throughout the School year
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Attend
required staff development and training sessions throughout the year
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Attend
periodic in-service meetings
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Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee
Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules,
policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School
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Abide
by Hockaday’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
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Commit to the ideals expressed in
Hockaday’s Tenets
of Faculty Excellence
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Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Regularly works in standard office or
classroom conditions and climate
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Regularly uses close and distance vision,
including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability
to observe students from various distances
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Frequently required to move around the
office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time
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Ability to occasionally move items weighing up
to 30lbs. across the campus/classroom/office
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Ability to periodically support before and
after-school or weekend events
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Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
with students, fellow staff and community members
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Limitations and Disclaimer:
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The above job description is meant to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for
the position. This job description
reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in
this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to
reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals
who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of
themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are
the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any
other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties
requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,
skills and/or abilities. To perform
this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes
to perform each duty proficiently.
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
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Application Requirements:
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Qualified candidates should complete an online application for
employment under “How to Apply” at https://www.hockaday.org/about/employment
and attach a cover letter and résumé. You will receive an email
confirming receipt of your application and additional details to complete the
application process. Contact recruitment@hockaday.org with any questions.
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The
Hockaday School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to
discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting
discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status,
or other applicable protected classification.
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