Mathematics Teacher - Upper School

About the role

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the academic year 2026-2027.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a full course load (four courses) in the Upper School School.
• Providing timely feedback to students on assignments in alignment with departmental standards.
• Employing best practices of pedagogy to provide our students with an excellent experience.
• Contributing to curriculum development and revision in collaboration with other faculty
• Pursuing appropriate professional development to build content knowledge, incorporate new pedagogical approaches, and keep current in the field
• Additional tasks in the school community as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Math Education or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• Three to five years teaching Math at the Upper School level.
• Proficiency in teaching Mathematics as well as transferable skills such as active reading, research, and writing.
• Excellent classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate cultural competence and be able to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with varied constituents.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative.
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in an Upper School community

Benefits

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual salary range is $75,000 - $125,000. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Schedule

This is a full time, 10-month, exempt position starting on August 31, 2026.

Pay

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual salary range is $75,000 - $125,000. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

About the Nightingale-Bamford School

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principals of belonging and inclusion, the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The School does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law, including, but not limited to, with respect to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, school-administered programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.