Job Description

Middle and High School Math Teacher

Reports To: Academic Dean, Emet Classical Academy

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site, New York City

About Emet:

Emet Classical Academy is a Jewish preparatory school for 5th to 12th graders on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Emet is committed to the pursuit of human excellence in every academic and cultural field and the perpetuation of Jewish, Zionist, and American exceptionalism. Our academic program focuses on the best of Western culture, the foundational ideas of Jewish civilization, and the advanced study of math, modern science, art, and music. Emet welcomes families of any background and aims to prepare our students for lives of Jewish purpose and civic leadership.

Overview
Emet Classical Academy seeks an exceptional Middle and High School Mathematics Teacher who brings deep content expertise, joyful rigor, and a commitment to classical education. The ideal candidate has experience teaching across the middle and upper grades, including advanced coursework through Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/BC, and Statistics, and can inspire students to see mathematics as a discipline rooted in logic, wonder, and problem-solving.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Middle and Upper School math courses, potentially including:
• Pre-Algebra & Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Pre-Calculus
• AP Calculus AB/BC
• AP Statistics
• Develop clear, sequenced, and challenging curriculum informed by classical pedagogy.
• Utilize a balance of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure vertical alignment of the math sequence.
• Provide thoughtful, timely feedback that promotes mastery and student confidence.
• Serve as an advisor and contribute to school culture, assemblies, and community life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's or advanced coursework strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success teaching high-level mathematics to motivated students.
• Deep understanding of classical pedagogy or willingness to be trained in it.
• Strong communication skills, warmth, and clarity.

To apply, please send a cover letter, an updated resume, and three professional references. Salary is dependent on experience and qualification. 

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