Math Department Chair

Math Department Chair

Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Math Department Chair to lead and oversee the development and implementation of the Math Department’s curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments in grades 5 - 12. The Math Department Chair also provides influence in curriculum decisions K-4, and acts as a leader in the wider school community by helping to advance strategic priorities as set by the school and in collaboration with other department chairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in mathematics, be versatile enough to teach the various levels of math appropriate at a college preparatory school, and be comfortable working with technology. In addition, the candidate should have the collaborative skills to work with a department of dedicated, talented colleagues, be familiar with current best practices and pedagogy, and possess a strong sense of responsibility for the success of every student. This is a full-time, benefitted, 10-month position to begin in August 2025. 

Department Leadership Responsibilities:

• Conduct observations and evaluations of teachers, with particular emphasis on those who need more attention or who are due for a more in-depth review, including new teachers
• Ensure the proper flow of content and skills within the department
• Serve as an instructional leader within the department by staying current of best practices, while modeling and encouraging their use.
• Ensure that each course is well designed and that information about curricula is exchanged fluidly between and within divisions
• Lead departmental discussions and initiatives that will strengthen teachers’ skills, the department’s program and the school’s goals
• Make sure that both assessments and grading are fair and reasonably consistent between different instructors
• Model appropriate boundaries, focus on student care, and support faculty, as necessary, in their student interactions
• Maintain expenditures with departmental budgets and plan operational and capital budgets for the upcoming year
• Model a growth mindset by eliciting feedback from department members and responding appropriately to suggestions.
• Run regular department meetings with purposeful agendas and effective follow-up
• Represent the department at school functions and talk with administrators if issues arise
• Facilitate the hiring of new faculty members in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School and Division Head, and collaborate to ensure that substitute teachers are brought in when necessary
• Allocate teachers to classes each year
• Along with the Dean of Faculty, support teachers’ professional development in line with the goals of the department and the school
• Coordinate the placement process for new and existing students to ensure that students are placed in appropriately challenging courses
• Serve as a point of contact for families who have questions about the math program or their child’s math experience
• Serve on the Department Chairs Committee as part of the academic leadership of the school
• Coordinate the running of various math competitions including AMC, Math League, and Math Olympiad
• Work with divisional and school leadership to create and maintain a vibrant mathematical culture inside the schoolhouse, developing and promoting a positive student experience with math across the program

Essential Functions:

• Teach three sections of Math
  • Courses will be assigned based on the experience and interests of the teacher, as well as the needs of the department
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to develop, implement, and document a horizontally aligned curriculum across sections and a vertically aligned curriculum across years.
• Design assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
• Serve as an advisor to 7-10 students in the Upper School
• Engage fully with the THS community including, but not limited to, participation in all school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings, and various faculty supervisory duties.
• Engage with student life and/or athletics
• Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
• Collaborate to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Deliver rigorous and engaging content and instruction to students with passion and a willingness to help students succeed
• Embody a mastery-orientation, gearing assessment and instructional methods toward student growth and understanding

Desired Qualifications and Skills:            

• B.S in Math or related field required, Master’s or above preferred
• Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students, growth mindset and willingness to engage in self-reflective teaching practice

• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of students 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal 
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students

• Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
• Ability to plan and organize educational content 
• Commitment to broad participation in school life

• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.