Location
Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 518 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks a math teacher for upper school (grades 9-12). Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.We are committed to excellence of mind, body, and character and to the support of students’ efforts to reach their individual potential, meet the challenges of the world, and savor life.Compensation is competitive.
Professional Qualifications
- Teaching experience required
- An undergraduate degree in related field of education or math is required, a graduate degree is preferred
- Strong classroom management skills and excellent math skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Personal warmth and friendliness
- Attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
- Ability to include technology elements into all aspects of instruction
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies
- Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
- Collaborate and work positively as a member of a team
Duties
- Report to Director of Upper School
- Teach five sections of Math (Pre-Calculus through Calculus and math electives)
- Serve as Advisor
- Participate in class trips and Winterim
- Actively participate in the extracurricular life of the School
- Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School
- Potential to become the Department Chair
Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page, click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Upper School Math Teacher posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. This position is available in August. No phone calls please.