| Position Classification: Full-time, 10-month, faculty, salaried exempt Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45-3:45, plus additional hours as required for coaching or leading/advising other major activities Reports to: Head of Upper School Position Summary: St. Christopher’s School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys’ schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks an Upper School Teacher of Mathematics. Serving approximately 970 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s School is committed to cultivating a school community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming and prides itself on bringing out the best in every boy. Our Episcopal foundation is at the center of what we do, and we care most about developing young men who possess honor and integrity. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is focused on excellence in all forms, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. Principal Responsibilities: - Teaching a full academic course load (four classes with two or three preps)
- Specific course assignments and levels (regular, honors and AP) may be determined on the strengths of the successful candidate
- Candidates should be prepared to teach in more than one area/level of the curriculum
- Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach upper level courses, including AP level courses
- Advising (six to eight students)
- Coaching or leading a significant co-curricular activity
- Offering an X-Term cohort (experiential learning program)
- Handling other duties (study halls, chaperoning dances, etc.) as assigned
- Participating in the life of the school through committee work and regular presence at major school events such as concerts, plays, athletic contests, and other events as a means of supporting the students and the mission of the school
- Communicating in a timely and efficient manner with parents, as appropriate
- Staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys
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