The ideal teacher enjoys inquiry and insights by a broad range of math learners and is familiar with curricular innovations to enhance math learning beyond traditional methods. Curricular content in grades 4 focuses on operational fluency, number sense and number theory, fractions, decimals and plane geometry. Curricular content in grade 8 includes: solving first degree and linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, solving simultaneous equations, working with functions, working with quadratic functions and inequalities, and simplifying rational and irrational expressions. Candidates should be passionate and knowledgeable about progressive mathematics education, problem-based learning and differentiation. The Dalton School is committed to integrating elements of STEAM and transdisciplinary teaching and learning into its programs. We seek teachers who are enthusiastic about working collaboratively to design curriculum that addresses the whole child and to improve pedagogy.  Master degree in education or Mathematics strongly preferred, in addition to experience teaching similar math content.  

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The Dalton School actively seeks to forward equity and diversity in its programs and hiring. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience with similar math content and previous work with math learners to employment@dalton.org. Please include “MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT” in the subject line of your email.