US Math Teacher

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

We Celebrate Scholarship – The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
We Seek Growth Challenges – Our culture says try it.
We Foster Kindness & Inclusion – Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
We Strive for Balance – A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
We Engage with Enthusiasm – With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
We Lead with Humility – Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s mission and core values and working in an inclusive school environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
Bring robust organizational, digital, and communication skills
Demonstrate a  passion for teaching mathematics.

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a full-time exempt (1.0 FTE, 10-month) Upper School Math Teacher starting August 2025. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of math teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience. This position includes advisor and chaperone duties, as well as required professional development and faculty and staff meeting commitments. This role is expected to participate in the student retreats at the beginning of the school year, which may require an overnight. Other responsibilities include admissions and enrollment event duties, club sponsoring, study hall proctoring, and HR related trainings. Crystal is invested in its students as whole children, not just academic students. Thus, the role of a teacher extends beyond the classroom.

Key Job Competencies

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Analyzes and integrates trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives to determine the root causes of problems, identify the best course of action, and prioritize efforts. Develops new insights and formulates creative solutions, considering the impact and implications of recommendations in the context of overall vision, goals, and objectives.

Quality Results: Ensures high-quality results on projects/tasks, meets deadlines, and attends to details. Takes responsibility for the quality of work and achieves results with little oversight.

Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students.

Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding. Communication across constituencies and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive communication with confidence and tact is required.

Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.

Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.

Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.

Collaboration: the interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Exhibit a passion for content knowledge and a range of effective pedagogical approaches
Incorporate a variety of pedagogical approaches, including inquiry-based, according to the needs of the group of students
Demonstrate commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices
Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows our diverse student body to grow and thrive
Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum and programming
Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
Actively work with the Math Department Chair, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to participate in yearly growth plans and instructional support strategies
Actively work with the Director with the Director of Academic Support regarding the needs of students of students with formal educational plans, and other students needing additional support
Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
Bring unique skills to contribute to our multifaceted community outside of the classroom
Engages in professional development and is committed to furthering 6-12 alignment across the department
Required to attend the start of year retreat; this is an overnight retreat for students by grade level
Attend New PAC orientation and PAC WEEK prior to the start of school for students, as well as participate in other mandatory school events

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

At least three years of math teaching experience in a school setting OR other relevant academic teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree
At least 5 years of teaching mathematics
Independent high school experience
Experience as an advisor, coach, or club sponsor
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
Able to lift up to 20 pounds
Able to climb stairs
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods

Travel Required

Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed.

Salary and Benefits

This is a regular, exempt full-time (40 hours/week), benefits-eligible, 10-month Faculty position, and the annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $70,000 – $150,000.

The first recruitment consideration period will be through December 20, 2024. The second recruitment period is expected to end on January 6, 2025 and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established.  The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

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