Teacher - Upper School Math
Upper School Math Teacher
Reports to: Head of Upper School
Start Date: August 1, 2026
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is an independent, coeducational day school with more than 1,400 students in grades pre-kindergarten-12. The school is located on a 78-acre campus approximately 12 miles north of downtown Dallas.
The School’s mission statement reads: In a diverse and inclusive community, Greenhill prepares and inspires students to lead authentic, purposeful lives. Consistent with its mission and its steadfast commitments to its core values of excellence, integrity, courage, and compassion, Greenhill combines a rigorous, creative academic program with outstanding arts and athletics opportunities for students from various backgrounds. The school is widely known for its exceptional educational environment. It has a national reputation for graduating highly qualified students who are well-prepared to succeed at the most competitive colleges and universities and in later life.
SUMMARY
The Upper School mathematics department teaches Algebra I through Vector Calculus, including AP Statistics and AP Calculus, both BC and AB. For this position, the school seeks an outstanding educator for Upper School Math with expertise in a wide array of math courses.
This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach four sections of mathematics.
- Mentor twelve to fourteen students as part of a comprehensive grade level Advisory team.
- Engage in the life of the school beyond the classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience in an independent school environment teaching Upper School math.
- Experience teaching AP Calculus AB or BC is preferred.
- Experience in working with a TI-84 calculator and various computer technology.
Specific Skills and Abilities:
- have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
- show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
- be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
- have a solid mathematics background with a strong understanding of high school level mathematics.
- demonstrate a teaching style that stresses conceptual understanding in addition to skill development.
- desire to work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
- contribute time and effort to the Math Lab.
- willingness to work with other departments to teach interdisciplinary courses or units.
- possess strong written and oral communication skills for communicating with parents and colleagues.