St. Joseph, Minnesota
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Posted: 05-Mar-25
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Type: Full Time
Salary: Dependent upon Experience
Required Education:
THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF YOU…
- Are ready to reimagine rigor
- Want to teach math in a way that helps students make deep conceptual connections, along with developing solid skills, and that is engaging for you and students
- Are passionate about innovative mathematics teaching and believe in students’ capacity as thoughtful learners and developing leaders
- Believe that the words“student-centered” and “inquiry-driven” are core to your philosophy as an educator
In the Bosque School Math Department, we are committed to an approach that goes beyond a passive model of learning and merely imparting math facts. We strive to teach students how to learn and love math. The Middle School Math teacher engages students in true problem-solving, not simply applying rote skills to difficult problems. Technology becomes a tool for discovery and extension, not just a calculation device. When students tackle rich math tasks, ask insightful questions, take risks, practice core skills, and learn from mistakes, they build mathematical capacity, resilience, understanding, and mastery. Moreover, teaching students how to learn and work in a collaborative environment gives them the tools to succeed in tomorrow’s world. As a Middle School Math Teacher who combines mathematical aptitude with mathematically specific pedagogical knowledge, you will be integral to helping us further refine and implement an outstanding, rigorous, and holistic Challenging Education curriculum while bringing wisdom, energy, insight, and warmth to the position and department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students
- Teach five sections of Middle School Math involving some combination of two to three different courses ranging from 6th-grade math up to high school algebra, with the possibility for changes year to year based on school needs
- Serve as a faculty advisor to middle school students
- Demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation for middle school-aged students
- Productively engage in the development, design, and delivery of immersive courses
- Provide students with thoughtful and timely formative and summative feedback in line with the school, divisional, and departmental assessment expectations; prepare and enter grades, comments, and grade reports per school and divisional policies
- In and outside of the classroom, model a commitment and growth mindset towards manifesting Bosque’s mission, core values, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles and Best Practices for All Employees
- Demonstrate a commitment to working with culturally diverse students, families, and colleagues and contributing to building and maintaining an inclusive community
- Actively support and stay current on the needs of and changes to formal Bosque School student learning and medical/mental health plans; work in collaboration with the Student Support Team, which could include the Learning Specialist, Nurse, Counselors, Deans, and Division Heads, to integrate student accommodations into the classroom
- Provide extra help for students, including being available during office hours/homework cafe/non-teaching periods to meet with students
- Keep parents informed in a timely manner if a student is below academic or behavioral expectations following divisional expectations
- Participate in parent/guardian conferences and parent/guardian programs at school
- Adhere to internal and external school communication guidelines
- Attend staffulty, department, and grade-level meetings, unless excused by Division Head(s), arriving on time and participating professionally throughout the meeting (not leaving early, being distracted by off-task projects, or working on other projects at that time unless approved by the Division Head)
- Collaboratively work with colleagues and administrators in support of the manifestation of our mission and values; when disagreements arise, lean into our “cultivating community” behaviors of coming together in moments of crisis and confusion, assuming positive intent, and seeking clarification
- Work closely with the Math department and grade-level teams
- Engage in the planning and execution of interdisciplinary project work
- Participate fully in the Bosque community, supporting students, colleagues, families, and school culture and community
- Engage enthusiastically in our robust annual professional development program
- Create a safe, rigorous, and nurturing learning environment for all students
- Fulfill other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Middle School Division Head, such as supporting service-learning initiatives and chaperoning dances and field trips
WHO WE ARE
Bosque School, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, co-educational independent school serving approximately 400 students in grades 6-12, located in sunny, culturally dynamic, and affordable Albuquerque, New Mexico. We create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Our dynamic, immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically, creatively approach problems, and collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School has been voted the best private school in Albuquerque for four years running by the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to experience a virtual tour of Bosque School and learn more at www.bosqueschool.org. For out-of-state candidates, you can access information about relocating to Albuquerque here and view a cost-of-living comparison here.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must send a cover letter including salary expectations and a resume to Human Resources at applicant@bosqueschool.org in order to be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately for the 2025-2026 academic year.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Bosque School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job-related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School to arrange such accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Three years of teaching experience at the middle school or upper elementary level preferred
- Background and education in mathematics or related field
- Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning
- Commitment to student-centered, inquiry-based learning
- Commitment to Bosque School’s mission, core values, and Equity, Community, and Culture Principles and Best Practices for all employees, and the creation of a progressive, student-centered, inquiry-based educational model
- Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation skills) and interpersonal skills.