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Math Teacher – Middle School and Upper School
ABOUT CASTILLEJA
Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6–12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Every member of the Castilleja community is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We value building and sustaining authentic relationships and work together to create a collaborative learning and working environment. We are dedicated to a program that is responsive to students’ needs and identities and demonstrates a commitment to antiracist values and pedagogy.
TEACHING AT CASTILLEJA
At Castilleja we know that students thrive when learning happens within and beyond classroom walls and when students actively witness engagement in the greater community by the adults in their lives. Employees are invited to and supported as they connect with our global programs, advise student community engagement clubs and affinity/identity spaces, and inspire new ways to bring the mission alive on campus. Specifically, the Mathematics Department seeks innovative, inclusive educators to engage our students in a rigorous, explorative curriculum that promotes collaborative learning, skill development, deep conceptual understanding, and effective problem-solving strategies. This is an exciting teaching opportunity for a visionary teacher who is passionate about educating girls and preparing them to succeed in STEAM fields and elsewhere. Teachers typically teach at two grade levels and work with co-teachers.
Important qualities for this teacher include:
- Flexibility
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork
- Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
- Practice in culturally responsive pedagogy
- Commitment to student-centered learning
- Commitment to experiential learning and interdisciplinary-thinking
- Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing
- An unabashed love of learning
Key Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience and/or commensurate professional experience
- Proficiency with technology in and out of the classroom
- Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study
Compensation and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Superior TIAA Retirement Plan and matching
- Castilleja uses a competitive salary scale which takes into account experience, education and skill level. The salary for this position ranges from $82,700 to $142,500.
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