Kingswood Oxford is seeking an Upper School Mathematics teacher who is passionate, innovative, and collaborative – an educator who models a growth mindset and is committed to equity-focused pedagogy. In addition to having a strong educational background and teaching experience in Mathematics, successful candidates will be technologically savvy, have experience with curriculum design, and model best teaching practices. Candidates should also understand the importance of involvement in the community, student engagement and empowerment, ongoing professional development, and authentic collaboration with other faculty and staff to advance the school's mission and strategic vision. On the whole, optimal teaching candidates at Kingswood Oxford will show the following traits:
Collaborative: works well with others, pitches in, pushes others in their practice Curious: about their subject, students, the world, teaching and learning; approaches new ideas with openness rather than judgment Innovative: excited to try new things, willing to fail; excited to offer students agency and choice Joyful: likes kids; enjoys being with students, sees their potential, works to understand how they operate Self-aware: clear how they set the weather in the classroom; engages in the continuous practice of self-knowledge to create equitable/inclusive learning communities Curricularly, successful candidates should have a background in teaching upper level math classes, from Precalculus to Linear Algebra. There may also be a need for a course in financial literacy.
The position involves multiple parts:
Teaching 4 classes in Mathematics Coaching/co-curricular duties for one season or the equivalent Advising a small group of students These duties will be determined in discussion with the Department Chair, the Director of Athletics, and the Head of the Upper School.
Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Kingswood Oxford is a coeducational, independent day school for motivated students in grades 6-12. KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, including differences in race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO, we believe that a diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. We continually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidates who are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your application.
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Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About Kingswood Oxford School
MissionKingswood Oxford inspires students to excel and to lead lives of integrity and involvement by nourishing their talents in a community of teachers, friends, and families.Core ValuesDemonstrate honesty, integrity, and respectLearn with passion and perseveranceEmbrace intellectual curiosityCare beyond selfTake personal responsibilityWork hard, take risks, become involvedMottoVincit Qui Se Vincit - "One Conquers By Conquering Oneself"Strategic Vision StatementKingswood Oxford is a transformative day school that engages students in real-world and interdisciplinary learning opportunities by expanding the classroom beyond our campus and partnering with people and institutions in the Greater Hartford area. Our signature educational approach develops compassionate collaborators, ethical problem solvers, and active citizens who lead and serve in the wider community.Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Kingswood Oxford is a coeducational, independent dayschool for motivated students in grades 6-12. KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diversepopulation of students, faculty, and staff, including differences in race, color, religion, national ... ity orethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO we believe that adiversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. Wecontinually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidateswho are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome yourapplication.More information can be found at To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to.Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color,sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any otherstatus protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring,training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, socialand recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance withapplicable federal, state and local laws.A quick note about COVID and the 24-25 school year. Kingswood Oxford has worked hard toestablish and maintain health and safety protocols that allow students to learn in person. Coursesare taught on campus and a COVID-19 vaccine mandate (with certain exemptions) is in effect forboth students and staff. Show more
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