Posted 12/6/2022
Start Date: August 28, 2023
Salary Range: $65,000 – $95,000
About Our School:
Bay Ridge Prep, a progressive, student-centered, K-12 independent school located in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a highly qualified Math Teacher to join its Upper School (grades 9-12) faculty for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Bay Ridge Prep was founded just over two decades ago by a team of passionate educators, eager to transform the landscape of education. The school’s mission has centered around promoting rich, transformative learning experiences in a classroom setting that is rigorous, diverse, inclusive, emotionally supportive, and growth-promoting. We see exceptional math teaching as that which enriches conceptual understanding, builds/strengthens mathematical practices, inspires the intellect, and expands the student’s sense of what is achievable and possible within the world. Our dynamic, highly-trained faculty is exceptionally well-versed in student psychology and utilizes emotional intelligence as a foundation for promoting rich pedagogy and deep, meaningful learning experiences.
About the position:
This is a full-time position in the mathematics department. Courses would include Common Core Geometry, Common Core Algebra 2, and potentially Pre-calculus, AP Calculus, or Statistics. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally well-versed in Common Core Geometry, Common Core Algebra 2, and advanced mathematics (AP and beyond), will have a passion for mathematics, will excel in their ability to clearly communicate content and concepts to all student learners, and will demonstrate how math is applicable, relevant, and transformational in today’s world.
Responsibilities:
Teaching four to five academic courses. Additional responsibilities include advising/moderating an after school club or activity, attending weekly faculty meetings, holding office hours for students after school several days per week, and participating in planning meetings with other math teachers. Finally, the candidate should expect to support other school-wide duties.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Math Education, or a closely related field. The candidate should be motivated and capable of working with students possessing a wide range of capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. While teaching experience is preferred, we will consider all qualified candidates. We are looking to hire a Math teacher who is passionate about math and the act of teaching it to a diverse population of adolescent learners.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage paid for by the school
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403B Retirement Plan with an annual contribution by the school equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution equal up to an additional 4% of salary based on the employee’s additional contributions
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Partial reimbursement via insurance plan for gym, fitness club/class membership (subject to the policies of and review by school insurance provider).
How to apply:
Qualified applicants should e-mail their résumé and statement of educational philosophy to jobs@bayridgeprep.org with the subject line “Math Teacher”. Please label/title file names of all materials and attachments with the applicant’s Last Name-First Name-Document Title. No phone calls, please.
Due to the high number of résumés received for each job posting, we are unable to respond to each inquiry. The school administration will determine which candidates have a strong potential to join our staff and will make direct contact with those candidates.
We appreciate your interest in Bay Ridge Preparatory School, an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state or local laws.