Math Teacher -ASAP

Department: Instruction (Immediate Start)

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Opportunity

Blue Ridge School is an all-boys, all-boarding college-preparatory school serving 180 students on a 751-acre campus situated along the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 20 miles from Charlottesville, Virginia, Blue Ridge School isinnovative in its approach to educating young men. Passionate teachers, small classes, strong relationships, lots of opportunities to participate in athletics and co-curricular activities, and a rigorous but supportive college prep curriculum, empower Blue Ridge graduates to thrive in college and beyond. With an average class size of 11 students and teacher autonomy, faculty members are able to help each student discover the best way to master the course material, and challenge each student to reach beyond self-determined limits and fulfill his untapped potential.

For the current academic year 2026-2027, Blue Ridge School seeks a Math Teacher . This role is a full-time, 9 month, position that has primary responsibilities to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position requires teaching four sections of mathematics each day. Specific course assignments will be determined by departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications. Strong consideration will be given to candidates who are able to teach advanced mathematics courses.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a committed educator who is at their core, student oriented, collaborative in nature, willing to work with and support the teachers in their department, and has the ability to balance leadership and directives with teacher autonomy. Candidates should have:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Math related field from an accredited institution.

Establish meaningful connections with students, ensuring all students are known and valued.

Create a classroom environment where students are actively engaged in learning and can apply their learning in authentic ways

Demonstrate flexibility in addressing the diverse learning needs of all students, offering differentiated instruction and support.

Values and respects diverse student backgrounds and perspectives, ensuring all students feel seen and heard.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, peers, and supervisors

Exceptional organizational, planning, time management, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills

Build a classroom atmosphere that is positive and supportive of student growth

A passion for teaching and continuous professional development.

Ability to read and write within the discipline of mathematics to support mathematical understanding, reasoning, and communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate engaging learning experiences

Develop course syllabi and lesson plans in alignment with the Math Department’s curricular scope and sequence

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Use relevant technology to support instruction

Engages students in safe, student-centered teaching methods, including numerous activities and projects.

Willingness to work with students of different academic backgrounds, utilizing professional development opportunities and experiences to identify and select appropriate instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying learning profiles.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and resources

Work with students to make connections between mathematics and other disciplines in order to select the appropriate application of mathematics skills and concepts to solve problems.

Challenges students to think critically, communicate between mathematics and other disciples in order to problem solve.

Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments to include regular constructive feedback on all work and assessments

Observe, evaluate, and record each student's overall performance and development

Prepare reports and update all necessary records accurately, completely, and timely as required by school policies regarding students’ behavior and academic achievement

Participate in department meetings, school meetings, and parent meetings

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Perform certain advisory duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

Participates on weekday and weekend duty teams

Participate in two seasons of co-curricular programming

Attends on-campus special events, such as Registration, Parents Weekend, Alumni Weekend, School sponsored mixers, etc.

Why Work at Blue Ridge School?

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or support person, a career at Blue Ridge School can bring the meaning you seek in your work. You’ll work in an incredibly beautiful campus setting helping to shape the lives of diverse young men from many cultures and communities. You’ll enjoy a work environment that stresses collaboration and innovation. And you’ll be immersed in the Blue Ridge culture—one that is focused on family, community, and mutual support.

Eighty percent of our faculty live on campus; and on-campus housing is provided for many positions. All employees have access to many other unique benefits, including:

Access to BRS fitness facilities and wilderness trails

Meals in the dining hall for you, your family, and your guests

A comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with generous support for professional development and continuing education

Structured mentorship, collaborative professional development, and support for educators at every career stage; Blue Ridge fosters a culture of innovation and collegiality.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Teaching credential or certification preferred; not required

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 25% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Salary Range:

$45,000 - $55,000

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