Job Description

Middle & High School Math Teacher – 2025-2026 School Year

Centner Academy is a progressive, independent ‘happiness’ school that combines a deep commitment to emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and happiness with a challenging curriculum including foreign language acquisition, entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Centner Academy’s mission is to promote:

• Happy, thriving students
• Rigorous curriculum that engages students
• Mindfulness and emotional intelligence
• Effective foreign language acquisition
• Project- and problem-based learning
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Personalized learning journeys
• Habits to optimize neurodevelopment

Centner Academy’s curriculum philosophy was developed by a team of seasoned educators to meet the needs and expectations of globally minded families. Our intention is to shape future adults who are not only confident and poised to succeed, but who also have the character and skills needed to make the world a better, kinder, and more loving place for all.

Centner Academy is seeking an exceptional Middle & High School Math Teacher to join its growing faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. This position requires in-person teaching on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned, providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment, and management.
• Teach Algebra, Geometry, Functions & Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
• Differentiate instruction through individual and small-group support to meet diverse student needs.
• Design and implement curriculum and instruction consistent with the mission, values, and standards established with the Centner program.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strategies.
• Establish effective communications and relationships with students and parents.
• Timely and professional completion of required reports and tasks (e.g., lesson plans, grades, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, etc.).
• Administer and develop Math specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Support students in preparing for standardized tests, including SAT and ACT math sections.
• Exhibit a growth mindset about teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development.
• Help to maintain school policies, regulations, and expectations.
• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes.
• Support the work of the Principal and administrative leadership team.
• Participate in in-service workshops, meetings, sessions, and all other defined activities, as well as other areas of school life.
• Represent the school at community or public events in the highest ethical manner.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Centner administration.
• Be responsible at all times for the supervision of students in your care during classes and for students generally at all times when on campus or off campus.

Essential skills and experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience from an accredited college, preferably with a major in Math.
• At least two years of Math teaching experience.
• Strong background in Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Experience teaching Probability & Statistics and Finite Math topics (e.g., Graph Theory) is highly desirable.
• Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator.
• Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong classroom management skills and expertise in differentiating instruction.

Nonessential skills and experience

• Eagerness to learn new technology and systems.
• Strong analytical abilities and enthusiasm for data-driven instruction.
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace change, growth, and learning.
• Experience working closely with diverse families.

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume. Please also provide professional references (name and full contact information) with application. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. This is a year-round position. Staff training often occurs in summer months.

Centner Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is the policy of the school that employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state, or federal law. No employee will be retaliated against for raising concerns under this policy. We seek each employee’s contribution and assistance in helping us maintain equal employment opportunity.

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