Job Title:       Math Teacher
Report to:      Math Department Chair
Status:           Full-Time
Posted:          March 27, 2025

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. All our students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrew’s visit our website at www.standrews-de.org, and our philosophy of the Profession of Boarding School Teaching at St. Andrew’s.

St. Andrew’s School seeks a full-time math teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The St. Andrew’s Mathematics Department strives to develop students into resilient problem-solvers, and critical thinkers, who are prepared to fully engage in their future communities as numerate and analytical citizens. We are committed to the practice of exploration of deep, thought-provoking problems. As a department, we collaborate to ensure that each class creates opportunities for all students to discover new things, communicate their findings using the language of mathematics, and validate their results. We believe that an emphasis on student-centered classrooms, a spirit of teamwork amongst the adults, and meaningful faculty mentorship leads to a vibrant learning experience for students and teachers alike.

A typical teaching load consists of four sections with two to three preps. This position affords the opportunity to teach all levels of mathematics from Algebra to Multivariable Calculus. The teacher will work with the department chair and math faculty members to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum. Candidates should show a lively interest in pedagogy, a collaborative spirit, and an ongoing commitment to teaching students with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the best in each student, working together with colleagues, and meaningful professional development.

The position will also involve full participation in the extracurricular and student life programs of this residential community.

Job Responsibilities

• Four class sections;
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major, non-athletic extracurricular program;
• Dormitory duty once or twice a week;
• Weekend duty once every four weekends;
• Participation in school committees and activities;
• Adhere to the school’s dress code.

Skills & Experience

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics or a closely related field; teaching experience is beneficial but not required.
• Candidates must have a passion for working with and living in community with adolescents.  
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or canceled, or disqualified from driving). 
• Candidates with the experience to coach any of our sports programs will be given strong consideration in this search. More specifically, we have coaching openings in football, basketball, field hockey, squash, crew, volleyball, and tennis. Candidates with these qualifications should highlight them in their application materials.

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. A thorough background check, inclusive of fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment.

To Apply

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 285-4211. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and philosophy of instruction to:

Jonathan Tower
Math Department Chair
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
recruitment@standrews-de.org