Faculty - Mathematics

Wayland is an independent, coed college preparatory school for boarding and day students (grades 9-post-graduate), founded in 1855. The school’s rich, rigorous academic program features exceptionally small classes, capstone projects at every grade, active STEAM, media studies, environmental science, and student success programs, and an array of AP offerings. The diverse and welcoming school community brings together students from across the United States and more than 25 other countries in an intimate learning environment, with a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Wayland’s historic campus is located in the heart of the Midwest in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin—just 40 miles from Madison and 60 miles from Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: A full teaching load consists of at least four sections in the eight-period rotation each semester. Teachers are expected to be knowledgeable about their subject area and continually stay up to date with the subject matter. Teachers adhere to the policies and procedures for curriculum and course delivery as set forth by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation and the employee handbook.
• Coaching: Faculty are assigned two extra-curricular sports or activities to coach per school year. These coaching responsibilities may be reassigned to other duties at the discretion of the Head of School. Coaches are expected to develop and deliver safe and comprehensive extracurricular opportunities in adherence with the Wayland Academy Coaches and Advisors Handbook and any other applicable governing bodies (e.g., WIAA, etc.). Coaches adhere to the expectations set forth by the Athletic Director and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation.
• Mentoring: Faculty are assigned a group of students to provide academic and social-emotional support to in addition to fostering home-school connections. Mentors monitor grades, course enrollments, and other benchmarks of academic advancement and achievement for their mentees. They provide counsel and guidance as necessary to support their mentees’ social and emotional well-being. Mentors also serve as a primary connection between Wayland Academy and the mentees’ guardians via regular communication about the student’s academic, extracurricular, and social-emotional progress and well-being. Mentors adhere to the expectations set forth by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation and Dean of Students.
• Dorm Supervisor: Faculty supervise residential dorms at least one night a week, one weekend a month, and several All-Play weekends during the academic year. While supervising, faculty follow the policies and procedures set forth by the Dean of Students, the employee handbook, and the student handbook.
• Faculty are expected to be fully engaged in the school's life and mission, in and out of the classroom. This includes taking meals in the dining hall, participating in Wayland Academy community events, and serving as a positive role model for students.
• Faculty may have reasonable additional duties assigned by the Head of School to support the smooth functioning of Wayland Academy programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated educational or work experience in the assigned area of instruction.
• Ability to engage students in and outside the classroom, helping all students achieve their fullest academic and leadership potential.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance instruction, including educational software, learning management systems (LMS), and online resources.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to contributing to a healthy learning community, supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and resources, and being available for others.
• Accepting and supportive attitude that encourages diverse perspectives and productive risk-taking to challenge students to think and explore opportunities.
• Compassion for students and colleagues, with a high level of cultural competency.
• Unless otherwise explicitly agreed upon by the Head of School, faculty must reside on campus in faculty housing to provide a safe and community-like residential experience for boarding students.
• Regular and timely physical attendance at all scheduled teaching, coaching, mentoring, and supervising events or duties.
• Traveling with and for students for academic, extracurricular, and residential life functions is a regular duty. Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel for school-related business may be assigned.
• Unless otherwise explicitly agreed upon by the Head of School, faculty must have a valid driver’s license, three years of US driving experience upon hire, and maintain motor vehicle records standards as set forth by the employee handbook.
• Employee must be authorized to work in the United States of America, provide identification documentation, a list of all states/countries of residence over the past seven years, and pass a comprehensive consumer background check (criminal, department of motor vehicle, credit, and others as needed) prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or other advanced degree.
• 2 years of teaching experience in a boarding school.

Work Environment

The work environment includes occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Faculty may be required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands to handle objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Wayland Academy

Wayland is an independent, coed college preparatory school for boarding and day students, founded in 1855. The school’s rich, rigorous academic program features exceptionally small classes, capstone projects at every grade, an active STEAM program, and an array of AP offerings. The diverse and welcoming school community brings together students from across the United States and more than 25 other countries in an intimate learning environment, with a student-faculty ratio of 5:1. The wide-ranging electives, STEAM offerings, and capstone projects provide students with the opportunity to explore areas of individual interest and personalize their experience. The school motto, “Knowledge and Character,” guides the preparation of students for successful futures.