Math Teacher - 2026-2027
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value stemming from a stable educational environment, with salary and growth opportunities that may not be attractive to all.
- Teaching position promoting student engagement and success
- Access to a supportive learning community
- Formal schedule within the educational framework
- Potentially lower pay compared to other educational institutions
Pros
- Structured work hours in an esteemed educational setting
- Chance to influence student learning and development
- Fulfilling role within a close-knit academic community
Cons
- Potentially lower salary compared to public or larger educational institutions
- Limited career advancement opportunities within the academy
- High commitment level may require extracurricular involvement
Who it's for
Mid-career / Experienced • In-person
Good fit
- Dedicated educators with a passion for mathematics
- Teachers aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment
- Candidates committed to their role in a close-knit academic community
Not recommended for
- Those without the requisite master's degree in mathematics or related fields
- Individuals looking for higher financial rewards or administrative roles
- Educators seeking remote work options
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Randolph-Macon Academy Middle and Upper School Mathematics Teacher
R-MA students are curious and deserve to be challenged academically. We are committed to shaping good character through positive leadership, professional conduct, and service. We work to ensure each student is self-reliant, respected, and recognized as a unique individual, embraced in a family environment.
We are searching for teachers that can RISE to any challenge, push beyond expectations, and deliver a quality education to our students in any environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach a range of advanced mathematics courses, including AP and dual-enrollment sections.
- Design and implement curriculum using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to promote enduring understanding and mastery of key mathematical concepts.
- Employ student-centered, inquiry-based, and project-based learning methodologies that encourage exploration, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Develop and use authentic assessments that measure both conceptual understanding and the application of mathematical ideas to real-world contexts.
- Integrate technology and digital tools meaningfully into instruction to enhance engagement and support diverse learners.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom culture where all students are challenged and empowered to succeed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, align curriculum across grade levels, and share best practices in teaching and learning.
- Embrace a growth mindset.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to support student growth and success.
- Participate actively in the life of the school, including weekend supervision duties (8 days per year) and involvement in extracurricular programs.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for young adults, encouraging integrity, curiosity, and resilience.
Knowledge, Experience, Education, and Competencies
- Master’s in mathematics or related field is required.
- 2+ years of experience in teaching or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Cultivate problem-solving skills using real-world scenarios, guiding students to reason abstractly and quantitatively.
- Student-centered, dynamic educator who uses a variety of instructional approaches.
- Proven track record of success with student achievement at the Upper School level.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish solid positive working relationships
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information with the highest ethical standards and meticulous attention to detail.
- Prefer private, boarding school experience and be excited about the challenges and rewards of working in such an environment.
- Must believe in and support the mission and vision of the Academy.
