Mathematics Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Mission of the Nantucket New School

Nantucket New School is a co-educational day school serving students in pre-school through grade eight. Within a family-centered school community, our program encourages academic excellence, respects the pace of childhood, and seeks to instill in our students curiosity, creativity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

Core Values

• Attention to the individual learner
• Student/teacher partnership
• Active family participation
• Strong ties to the Nantucket community
• Friendships among children of all ages

Job Summary

Nantucket New School seeks a dynamic, student-centered Mathematics teacher who is passionate about fostering foundational academic skills through conceptual math practices. This role is ideal for educators who thrive in a collaborative environment, value professional growth, and are committed to nurturing the whole child.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Limited housing may be available.

Essential Teacher Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of subject matter, including mathematics curriculum for Middle School age students (Grades 5-8), Singapore math, and project-based learning
• Able to differentiate instruction for a range of learning styles
• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students and families
• Strong communication skills with students, employees, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Bachelor's degree, with a Master’s degree preferred
• Coursework in education is not required, nor is certification

• Deep knowledge of mathematics curriculum for Middle School age students (Grades 5-8)
• Ability to differentiate instruction for a range of learning styles
• Ability to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students and families
• Strong communication skills with students, employees, and parents