Upper School Math Teacher, Temporary

Job Details

Job Location:

University Prep - Seattle, WA Position Type:
Full-Time Temporary Salaried Exempt Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range:
Undisclosed Job Category:
Education Description

Reports to:

Director of Upper School

FT/PT/R/T:
Temporary, Full Time, Academic Year

University Prep (UPrep) is seeking a talented, engaging, and compassionate Upper School Math Teacher. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who has passion for teaching math and who thrives on working independently as well as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

University Prep (UPrep) is a 6–12 independent school in northeast Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most dynamic cities. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry and critical thinking that is powered by student engagement. Our students graduate prepared for college and life. UPrep is a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni that joins together to support our students in becoming caring and productive adults.

UPrep is a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and we aspire for all community members to feel like they belong. We believe that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission to develop each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

This is a full‑time, temporary position for the 25‑26 academic year (with a start date of August 14 for orientation and opening meetings) with the possibility of hire into a full‑time, regular position the following school year. Under minimal supervision, teaches four sections of Upper School math, specifically Algebra II and Pre‑Calculus for grades 9‑12. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other members of the Upper School faculty and staff.

Actively participates in the life of the school outside of classroom teaching responsibilities.

• Teaches four sections of Upper School math, Algebra II and Pre‑Calculus
• Uses formative teaching and assessment methods
• Engages in ongoing collaboration with colleagues on lesson planning, grading, assessments and other department‑based work to enhance student learning and department culture
• Communicates consistently and in a timely manner with students, colleagues and families
• Maintains organized and timely system for creation of lessons and assessments and for grading
• Serves as a grade‑level advisor for a grade‑level team for 10‑12 Upper School students
• Actively participates in the life of the school outside the classroom as a coach or club advisor
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Math or a related field from a four‑year college or university required
• 2+ years of successful teaching experience at the high school level preferred

• Competence in the content area and pedagogy specific to the developmental needs of High School‑aged students
• An understanding of and commitment to the school’s mission
• A talent for teaching as an art
• A commitment to student‑centered education and inclusive classroom practices
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to feedback
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding, passion, and creativity
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to work with students from diverse background
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in preparing lesson to appeal to a variety of learning styles,…