Job Description
The Steward School seeks an enthusiastic and committed Middle School Mathematics Teacher for the academic year 2026-2027. This is a part-time faculty position reporting to the Director of Middle School.
Responsibilities
- This position will teach three sections of a Problem-Solving Seminar to sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students.
- The preferred candidate will be able to:
o Build productive relationships with students and provide an empowering student-centered learning environment that is equitable, inclusive, respectful, and supportive.
o Plan and deliver creative and effective instruction and assessments that develop critical thinking skills.
o Utilize technology to facilitate instruction.
o Collaborate effectively with colleagues.
o Post and maintain curriculum, syllabi, and grades.
o Demonstrate familiarity with differentiated learning instruction.
o Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Middle School.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and a major concentration in Mathematics and/or Education is required.
- The preferred candidate will have:
o Master’s degree and/or Commonwealth of Virginia certification.
o Relevant classroom experience, including Middle School mathematics instruction.
o Technological proficiency in the classroom, including Google Educational apps, interactive whiteboards, and electronic grade books
o A growth mindset and an enthusiasm for ongoing professional development and academic excellence.
o Strong communication and collaboration skills.
o The desire and ability to develop an atmosphere of trust and knowledge of students as individuals.
o The ability to design curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to teach a diverse community of learners.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Commensurate with experience and education.
- Comprehensive benefits packet available.
Interested candidates should upload their resume and cover letter as part of the online employment application at https://www.stewardschool.org/our-school/employment-opportunities. Please reference “Middle School Part-time Mathematics Teacher” as the position you are interested in. No calls or visits, please.
The Steward School's mission begins with "to prepare each child for college and for life." Critical to this endeavor are the faculty and staff members of our private school. Our core character values are honor, responsibility, and achievement, balanced by caring and respect for oneself and for others. Our faculty and staff are much more than mere representations of these values—they are the designers, sculptors, and builders that frame our students’ educational goals with these values in mind. The Steward School is committed to diversity and the development of an educational environment that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and empathy in our school and in life. We value the presence of individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to, age, ethnicity, gender, learning style, talents, physical ability, political views, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and family structure. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, and beliefs.