2020-2021 Academic Year
Middle School Math Teacher
Position Summary
Morristown-Beard School seeks a vibrant, intellectually engaging Middle School Mathematics teacher to join a forward-looking, diverse learning community. This unique environment paired with support is made possible through two key components: a teacher to student ratio of 1:7 and significant individual attention. Using an “Integrated Math” approach, students are taught to use math skills for data analysis, to understand basic algebraic and geometric concepts, to use statistical analysis across topics, and to think critically. Candidates should possess strong mathematical thinking skills to inspire middle school students to problem solve and reason. The successful candidate should be committed to actively involving students in learning through applications, technology, and differentiated instruction. Responsibilities will also include advising a group of students, participating in community events, coaching, directing a club, or supervising activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Math (minimum); experience teaching Middle School; comfort with an “Integrated Math” approach; ability to teach Algebra and Geometry; proficiency with the use of technology; commitment to working cooperatively with the Middle School faculty and members of the Math Department and a demonstrated commitment to an inclusive academic community.
Qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to employment@mbs.net.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Position Summary:
Morristown-Beard School seeks a vibrant, intellectually engaging Upper School Spanish teacher to join a forward-looking, diverse learning community. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with a mastery curriculum that emphasizes meaningful communication, practicing the language in context, and developing cultural awareness as well as linguistic competencies. This educator embraces progress while acknowledging that learning a language involves cycles of acceleration and adjustment. The candidate of choice should possess high standards for both student and professional growth and should be open to teaching in the Middle School if needed. Possessing a sincere desire to contribute to the school community, the ideal candidate should be open to advising students, coaching, directing a club, or supervising activities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required qualifications: a bachelor’s degree, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, strong background in Spanish cultures and literatures, proficiency with Spanish language pedagogy, ability to teach Spanish from the beginning level through Advanced Placement, proficiency with technology, commitment to working cooperatively with members of the World Language Department and a demonstrated commitment to an inclusive academic community. Proficiency in a third language is a plus.
Qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to employment@mbs.net.
