Upper School Math Teacher

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory, independent day school, PK-12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in all-girls education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website www.baldwinschool.org.

The Baldwin School, a PreK-12 all-girls’ school in the suburbs of Philadelphia, seeks an Upper School Mathematics teacher. She/He will support the school’s mission and will teach four-five sections of Math in grades 9-12, serve as a student advisor, contribute to co-curricular programs, participate in faculty meetings and committees, and engage in other duties typical of independent day school life. We seek a candidate with enthusiasm for ongoing curricular development and interdisciplinary work, all in a collaborative environment. The position requires experience integrating academic technology tools and using digital platforms to enhance learning. An appreciation for and/or an understanding of best practices in girls’ education is a valuable asset for incoming candidates. In addition, candidates with the ability to teach electives such as economics, statistics, higher level math, or other interdisciplinary areas of math instruction will be strongly considered. Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive and supportive classroom community, establishing routines and building relationships with students; use positive guidance, offering helpful feedback and exhibiting patience, empathy, and respect. 
• Design learning experiences that integrate student input 
• Differentiate instruction and materials to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of all students.
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly; provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress.
• Create and regularly update a digital classroom page, using our learning management system (LMS), as a primary means of communicating classroom activities to families.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to ensure a cohesive learning trajectory
• Collaborate with colleagues in other content areas to design interdisciplinary and project-based learning experiences.
• Communication: Maintain an ongoing dialogue with parents about student progress, through emails, phone calls, report-writing and in-person conferences; maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration. 
• Other duties as assigned.