Long-term Substitute Middle School Math Teacher

Long-term Substitute Middle School Math Teacher

Westtown School seeks a long-term substitute teacher for Middle School Math, beginning October 27 through December 19.  The successful candidate will be familiar with educational technologies and will have experience with and a passion for teaching Middle School students. Teaching assignments will include Accelerated Algebra (8th Grade), Accelerated Math 7, and on-level Math 6. 

Additional responsibilities include supervision of the math lab, offering one-on-one math support, as well as other related activities that contribute to the Middle School community and the educational experience of our students. The successful candidate will be a motivated educator with strong content knowledge and a keen interest in working with Middle School students.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops culturally competent and responsive lessons and learning activities that promote problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills while encouraging risk-taking in learning;
• Contributes to building and sustaining an inclusive community and a program that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives;
• Actively involves students in the classroom through group work, project-based learning, exploration, questioning, discussion, and other cooperative teaching techniques;
• Interest in 21st-century pedagogy, integrated performance assessment, and continued professional growth are essential; 
• Supervise/facilitate divisional duties (e.g., study hall, recess, lunch, arrival/dismissal);
• Integrates technology seamlessly into teaching strategies and practices;
• Enthusiastically seeks out and participates in both school-sponsored and self-selected professional development opportunities to grow as an instructional leader;
• Communicates effectively with all constituents – colleagues, administrators, parents, and students.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Math or a related subject is required; an advanced degree is preferred;
• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant classroom teaching experience preferred;
• A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;
• A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
• Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the faculty employment portal.