Upper School Math Instructor Long Term Substitute
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Established in 1972 Mount Vernon School serves over 1250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready globally competitive and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry innovation and impact. Through MVSO the online division of our Upper School and MV Ventures our research and educational consultancy our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.
The Upper School Faculty is a collaborative and forward-thinking community of education professionals who consistently seek ways to create real-world project-based experiences that help their students connect content in a relevant and impactful way. This team models what it means to be inquisitive nurturing flexible and creative. While they customize and personalize the learning for each course this team is united in using an inquiry-based model and a mastery approach to teaching.
Mount Vernon School seeks an experienced and adaptable Upper School mathematics educator to serve as a Long-Term Math Substitute during the 2026 - 27 school year. This is a full-time temporary position covering the full teaching load and faculty responsibilities of a math team member on leave. The Long-Term Math Substitute reports to the Head of Upper School and partners closely with the math team to carry forward the curriculum assessment plan and student relationships already in motion. Versatility collaboration and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic artistic or academic teams/clubs is preferred.
- Teaching a full Upper School mathematics load as assigned which may include Algebra I Geometry and Algebra II
- Knowledge of the content (mathematics) and ability to make interdisciplinary/real-world connections
- Carrying forward the curriculum pacing and assessment plan established by the math team
- Co-designing curriculum and assessment with the math team
- Communicating with families learning coaches and outside providers
- Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings
- Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties
- Care and nurture for the social and emotional needs of each student by customizing/differentiating the learning experience
- Participation in duties (e.g. grade-level advisor lunch enrichment and carpool) and others as assigned
- Completing grades narrative feedback and progress documentation for the terms covered
- Background/real-world experience in content knowledge area (mathematics)
- Ability to step into an established classroom mid-year and build trust with students quickly
- Adaptability and self-leadership in a fast-moving collaborative division
- Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
- Culturally proficient & equity literate
- A track record of giving high-quality responsive feedback
- Understanding of competency-based assessment and/or a mastery approach to Learning
- Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
- Bachelors degree in Mathematics Education Mathematics or related field
- Experience teaching secondary mathematics (preferred)
- Prior classroom teaching long-term substitute or interim teaching experience (preferred)
- Availability for the full assignment January 2027 through April 2027
This job description is intended to describe the basic 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. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the Schools discretion.
Position Term This is a temporary 4-month between January - May 2027
Employment Status Hourly full-time temporary
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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About Company
Experience an innovative school that fosters inquiry and makes a real impact. Discover an Atlanta independent school, The Mount Vernon School: A school of Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact.