Statistics Teacher

General Summary

Deerfield Academy, a private coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and annually serving approximately 650 students grades 9-12, seeks a Statistics Teacher with a start date of approximately November 1, 2026 - May 28, 2027 during Winter - Spring Terms as a leave replacement.

Responsibilities

• The primary classroom responsibility will be teaching sections of Statistics in our Math Department.
• Develop purposeful, well-organized classes to engage students in the learning process.
• Utilize a variety of resources and teaching techniques to reach students with different learning styles and to help all become independent thinkers and collaborative learners.
• Design student assignments and activities to ensure knowledge of fundamental skills and content, and to foster creative, critical thought, providing constructive feedback on a regular basis.
• Schedule time to allow for individualized extra help with students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan for and deliver the Academy’s program, to share pedagogy, and to seek continual growth.
• Forge personal relationships founded on trust and a sense of common purpose, provide opportunities for each student to take pleasure in learning, develop confidence, learn from mistakes and build on accomplishments.
• Correct final exams, calculate grades, and write end-of-term comments for each one of their students at the end of each term.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administrators in order to best serve the needs of all.
• Engage in professional growth by pursuing professional development opportunities and staying abreast of current trends in their fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience teaching Statistics in some setting
• Possibility to teach additional courses in Math
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canvas Learning Management System, and other basic classroom technologies
• Interest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescents
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity
• Excitement for continued professional growth
• Enthusiasm for developing and aligning shared approaches to student learning
• The ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
• A sense of humor

Working Conditions

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze text, data and/or figures.
• Ability to frequently stand and/or sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to frequently reach items and paperwork.
• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to frequently receive and communicate information, verbally and in writing.
• Occasional stooping or kneeling.
• Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing up to 10 pounds.

Salary Range

$22,500 - $35,000 Dependent upon experience and number of sections taught.

Disclaimer

Application materials must include a cover letter (specific to this position) and a resume.