Grade 5 Math Teacher, Part-time-Anticipated; AY

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre‑K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward‑thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment.

Co‑curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age‑and‑developmentally‑appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

Start Date:

August 2026

Reports To:

Lower School Director

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti‑racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open‑minded as they engage with the world around them.

• Inquiry – Promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity – Strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
• Belonging – Foster a culture of respect, well‑being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.
• Kindness – Strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

BB&N is seeking a dedicated educator for an anticipated Part‑Time Grade 5 Lower School Mathematics Teacher. The role of the mathematics specialist is vital to the success of students’ mathematics achievement and the ongoing development of BB&N’s mathematics program. In this role, you will co‑plan and co‑teach with homeroom teachers to implement the mathematics curriculum and determine appropriate pace and differentiation for each unit of study that will meet the needs of all learners based on assessments.

Having a deep knowledge of mathematics content at each grade level is a priority to support students' needs both in terms of enrichment and learning styles.

• Monday: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
• Tuesday: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
• Thursday: 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 12:25 pm – 1:10 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am – 11:30 am

• Oversee the implementation of the mathematics curriculum.
• Co‑plan and possibly co‑teach with the homeroom teacher using different team‑teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers on curriculum planning, setting expectations, assessing students’ achievement levels, and assigning students to individual or small‑group instruction.
• Work with groups or individuals to provide differentiated instruction for specific lessons, skill sets, and/or units of study.
• Monitor the use of the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum materials, and order or procure additional materials if deemed necessary.
• Work directly under the guidance of the Lower School Mathematics Coach/Coordinator.
• Any additional responsibilities determined by the LS Director and Lower School Mathematics Coach/Coordinator as vital to the successful implementation of the mathematics curriculum.

The ideal candidate should have teaching experience. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a strong math background, knowledge of developmental age groups in grades B‑6, in‑depth knowledge of different learning styles, and experience coaching teachers to develop their ability to differentiate their math instruction. Due to the nature of the role, there are partnerships with many homeroom teachers.

Collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to have courageous…