Upper School Math Teacher
Opening Statement
The Hartsbrook School is seeking an Upper School Math Teacher. This teacher, in consultation with the Upper School Director, will be responsible for developing and delivering curriculum for the program, tracks and main lesson blocks for grades 9-12 for the following courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Precalculus and Computer Science.
The Math Teacher role involves creating an intentionally inclusive classroom culture grounded in the tenets of Waldorf philosophy, collaborating with colleagues on a daily basis, and participating in the overall life of the school, which includes but is not limited to advising, festivals, parent/caregiver evenings and communication, and attending faculty/staff meetings. The teacher will provide a quality experience for a diverse group of students that reflects Hartsbrook’s philosophy and values, including actively implementing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
About
The Hartsbrook School was founded in 1981 in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts by parents. As a fledgling Waldorf school, located on a biodynamic farm, we began with one teacher and a handful of kindergarteners. Today, The Hartsbrook School continues to thrive, enrolling over 250 students from early childhood through grade twelve at our 54 acre campus in Hadley, Massachusetts.
Hartsbrook’s campus encompasses extraordinary acres of preserved land, working farmland, woodlands, wetlands, and an ever-changing view of the Holyoke Range. Forty-two of our 54 acres are part of the Agricultural Preservation Restriction program, which grounds our integrated Land Stewardship program: agricultural arts, animal husbandry, pollinators, and CSA. Our teaching spaces include our original 1900s farmhouse, new sustainable buildings, advanced science labs, barnyards, greenhouses, gardens, forest classrooms, and fields.
The Hartsbrook School offers our students an education that builds the capacities needed to meet the challenges of today’s world. Our programs – from early childhood through high school – fully engage each child, nurturing and inspiring them as their unique gifts unfold. Our approach is unhurried, intentional, and deeply informed by our understanding of childhood and adolescent development. Academics are learned through experience and experimentation. Days are filled with arts, music, movement, academics, and meaningful work guided by our teachers who are committed to excellence and authorities on their subject matter, as well as storytellers, musicians, artists, and actors.
Essential Job Duties
School Days:
High School: Arrival 8:10 am / Departure 3:45 pm
Faculty are generally expected to remain on campus during school hours.
Faculty meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 to 5:15pm
Teacher Summer Work Weeks:
Two weeks before school in August
One week after school in June
Professional Development days
Parent/Caregiver evenings three times a year
Performances, Field Trips & Other Events
At least one intensive trip per year
Parent/Caregiver-Teacher conferences twice a year
Report writing in January and June with progress reports after 1st and 3rd quarters.
With the students:
- Designs and implements an appropriate curriculum that includes time for self directed learning, direct experience, movement, and artistic activities.
- Designs and leads age appropriate conversations and activities fostering a sense of belonging for all students and allowing students to continue the journey of self-discovery and inclusion of all identities.
- Infuses principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all of the above and brings an eagerness to learn and grow in this area.
- Designs curriculum based on articulated learning outcomes, shares a comprehensive syllabus, and follows up with timely assessments and reports.
- Ensures each day that the classroom is clean, tidy and organized for the next day.
- Participates in advising individual students and grade advising as confirmed by the Upper School Director.
- Attends and helps design/lead overnight trips including student orientation and a possible week-long intensive trip.
- Attends to weekly supervisory duties.
With colleagues:
- The High School faculty works together to support one another.
- They create and review the curriculum and program, create strategic plans and work with and report to the Upper School Director.
- Collaborate with the Upper School Director regarding budget for materials and supplies.
- Attend a weekly HS Faculty meeting on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15pm
- Advise and inform the Upper School Director regarding any needs or issues related to organizing or managing the teaching program or supervisory duties.
- Complete required trainings and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Accompany/chaperone field trips, potentially including a week-long intensive trip and High School Orientation.
- Participate in general activities such as morning meetings and supervisory duties during time at school.
With parents/caregivers:
- Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers.
- Be available for parent/caregiver teacher conversations
- Participate in Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences twice a year
- Participate in three Parent/Caregiver evenings a year
- Encourage an understanding of Waldorf High School education amongst families
- Communicate directly with parents/caregivers as appropriate and needed around logistical matters, and expectations
- A strong commitment to issues of identity, diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrated experience creating inclusive classroom experiences for a diverse student body
- Teaching experience is essential
- Experience or an interest in Waldorf education.
- Timeliness in meeting deadlines, organized record-keeping and reporting, able to hold confidentiality and to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues
- Ability to work with students who present different needs in the classroom
- A commitment to collegiality and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference given to candidates who bring an understanding of a developmental approach to their work, as well as to connecting the contents of the curriculum to our mission, including finding joy in learning, connection to nature, and working in community.
- A commitment to pursuing Waldorf Teacher Training within three years of being hired
Qualifications
Requirements
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Allergy/Epi-Pen training
- Complete Vector training
- Ability to pass CORI check and fingerprinting
- Be willing to work outside and teach outdoors
- This job operates in a professional office/educational environment and requires strict professionalism with students, parents, and colleagues.
Employment Details
The starting salary for this 0.8FTE position is $36,890 increasing to $44,558 with 15 years of experience. Additional consideration for those with over 15 years of experience.
Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sick time, personal time, and professional development funding. Tuition remission is available for eligible children enrolling at Hartsbrook.
To Apply
Please send your complete application for the above openings to employment@hartsbrook.org which will include:
- A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability;
- Your most recent and up-to-date resume;
- A completed Employment Application including the names of at least three (3) references;
- All employees need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting, and must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
The Hartsbrook School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. The Hartsbrook School is dedicated to dismantling racism and oppression, to continuing to learn and grow and ask the difficult questions of ourselves, our communities, and the world.
