Upper School Math Teacher

Position Description

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school and high school math courses, using classical pedagogy like Socratic questioning, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to build foundational skills.
• Highlight the harmony between mathematical truths and Scripture, fostering curiosity and logical thinking.
• Design interactive lessons that include problem sets, proofs, and real-world applications aligned with SCA’s curriculum.
• Assess student progress through quizzes, exams, projects, and oral explanations to ensure mastery and growth.
• Mentor students in the logic and rhetoric stages of the trivium, helping them articulate mathematical concepts clearly.
• Collaborate with faculty on cross-disciplinary integration, such as math in science or history.
• Participate in professional development and school events to support our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field such as engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience teaching middle school/high school math, ideally in a classical or Christian environment.
• Deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with SCA’s Statement of Faith.
• Understanding of classical pedagogy, particularly the trivium’s logic and rhetoric stages, or willingness to master it.
• Willingness to obtain ACCS teacher certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passion for nurturing young learners.

Preferred Additional Strengths

• Familiarity with classical math curricula that emphasize discovery and proof
• Experience preparing students for upper school math transitions.
• Interest in sponsoring math clubs or competitions.

To Apply

• Please submit your cover letter and current résumé to [email protected]
• Complete the SCA teacher application (available at https://summitclassicalacademy.org/team/careers/).

We will review applications on a rolling basis and hope to fill this position as early as spring/summer 2026 for training and curriculum collaboration before the 2026–2027 school year.