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Posted: 06-Mar-25
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Tandem Friends School, a co-ed, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an experienced Math Teacher with a strong background in curriculum and pedagogy to enhance our current math department.
This is a full-time position with an August 2025 start. Part-time employment may also be a possibility.
As a school community of approximately 250 students that prides itself on cultivating a dynamic and joyful learning environment, close interpersonal connections are a defining feature of life at Tandem Friends School. Tandem Friends seeks teachers from all backgrounds who bring diverse skills and knowledge, a willingness to learn new things, and an appreciation for collaboration with students. At TFS, all teachers are active community members who share in the general support and care of the school community, serve as student advisors, chaperone overnight trips, and participate in a wide range of community activities.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A strong math background and the ability to teach a range of middle and upper school math courses
- Facility with teaching students of a wide range of age and ability levels and the ability to differentiate instruction accordingly
- Experience teaching and a strong developmental understanding of adolescent students
- A pedagogical approach that incorporates equitable and inclusive strategies and curricula
- Enthusiasm for Quaker values, including principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging
- A self-awareness in regard to one’s own strengths and areas for growth; an approach to others characterized by empathy and generosity of spirit
- An eagerness to partner with a dynamic and dedicated team of colleagues in the day-to-day activities of the school
Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school seeks applications from candidates with a high degree of cultural competence who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to mathpositions@tandemfs.org.
Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (ideally in a related field); a Master’s degree is preferred but not required. Ability to teach a range of math courses from algebra to calculus is ideal. Teachers with experience in teacher mentoring, curricular design, and departmental leadership are encouraged to apply. Experience with lab science and computer science instruction is a plus.