Math Teacher

About Northwest Yeshiva High School

Northwest Yeshiva High School is a vibrant learning community grounded in Jewish values, tradition, and a deep commitment to academic and personal excellence. Our students are challenged to think critically, grow ethically, and graduate prepared to meet life’s opportunities and responsibilities with confidence and purpose. Our faculty and staff are the heart of this mission. Educators and professionals at NYHS are respected, supported, and genuinely valued by a close-knit community of students, families, and colleagues. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment where relationships matter, voices are heard, and contributions make a lasting impact.

We invest in our people by offering ongoing professional development, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package—reflecting our belief that a strong culture begins with caring for those who serve our students every day. At Northwest Yeshiva High School, employment is more than a job—it is an opportunity to belong, to grow, and to help shape the future.

About The Position

Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS), a coeducational, accredited Jewish high school serving grades 9–12, seeks a full-time High School Mathematics Teacher. The role of the Math Teacher is to foster a love for math and make learning accessible for all students. This position will include teaching math courses ranging from Algebra 1 through AP Calculus. Class sizes are small and range from 7-15 students.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 or 4 yearlong math courses ranging from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus
• Collaborate with math faculty to develop math standards and curricula for the department
• Provide consistent and frequent communication, verbally and in writing, with students and parents about the progress of each student (e.g., Report Cards, phone calls, parent conferences, Schoology, email blasts)
• Provide skillful classroom management practices to ensure a safe, orderly, positive, enjoyable, and productive learning environment
• Use formative and summative assessment to document student progress and achievement; assess and analyze student strengths and needs; design and implement appropriate instruction to facilitate learning and growth
• Work collaboratively in time-sensitive situations with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Uphold the philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures and represent NYHS positively in the school community and the wider community

Requirements

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in math, secondary education, or a related discipline
• Experience in math education at the secondary level
• Secondary Math Teaching Certification required (may accept out-of-state valid certification)

Personal & Professional Attributes

• A passion for teaching math and creating an engaging learning environment
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with high school-aged students
• A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning and project-based learning into the subject matter
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• Strong judgment & decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient at working in a Google Drive environment and confident in learning new technology
• Ability to work and communicate well with students, families, faculty, and staff within the community

Desired Additional Skills, Experience & Credentials

• Knowledge of and/or experience teaching Economics, Statistics, Business Math, or other alternative math courses
• Prior experience teaching secondary math levels Algebra 1 to AP Calculus

Benefits

• Medical and vision coverage
• Voluntary dental and FSA plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off, including school breaks and holidays

Pay

$50,000 - $65,000 per year

All positions at Northwest Yeshiva High School are designated as safety-sensitive due to regular interaction with students and responsibility for maintaining a safe school environment. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and any other screening required by law.