Middle and Upper School Math Teacher

St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12, seeks an exceptional educator to join its Middle and Upper School Math Departments. A successful candidate will join a team of Mathematics teachers known for their extraordinary commitment. Whether the content is Pre-Algebra or Calculus, our Math teachers put students first. It’s the culture of the team that any teacher will meet individually with any student for extra help, even if they’re not teaching the student that year. The Department uses a range of instructional methods, including direct instruction, group work, inquiry-based, and flipped classrooms; the practices in Building Thinking Classrooms inform the approach. This team of math teachers embraces what Seymour Papert has called “hard fun.” The St. Luke’s Upper School Math Team participates in all Fairfield County math meets and also has social outings. Joining this group of colleagues means joining an ongoing conversation about how best to teach math, and how to do it in a way that inspires more hard fun. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach full-time course load of three Upper School classes and one Middle School class, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with Trigonometry. 
• Participate in an after-school activity for three seasons (athletic coaching or debate preferred).
• Participate and engage in our Math Lab helping students from all math courses.
• Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students.
• Assist with supervisory duties such as lunchroom supervision and chaperoning events. 

Key Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to teach rich content with creative pedagogy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a strong ability to keep students on pace
• Capacity to develop students’ critical thinking and analytical skills
• Desire to build authentic relationships with students
• Eager to teach students at all levels of math 
• Strong cultural competency skills, with demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community 
• Eagerness to develop student agency through meaningful learning experiences
• Dedication to cultivating a sense of belonging in students by building trusting relationships 
• Experience providing clear and actionable feedback to students, grounded in a growth mindset
• Desire to continue growing professionally 

Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke’s attracts families from 25 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. The school offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke’s prides itself on being a forward-thinking school where students hone their own distinct leadership skills - developing a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.

St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.