Mathematics Teacher- Leave Replacement

About Portledge School

• Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island.
• Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
• Enrolling approximately 535 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community.
• We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world.
• Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description

• Portledge School seeks to hire a dynamic Upper School mathematics teacher for a full time leave replacement position from September 2026-March 2027.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematics background with the flexibility to effectively teach Algebra and Geometry.
• This individual should be driven to create a classroom environment where student learning is a non-negotiable goal and passion is evident on a daily basis.
• Responsibilities include teaching 5 sections of mathematics, participating collegially in meetings and initiatives of the mathematics department and taking an active role in the life of the school community.
• This position will report to the Upper School Division Head.

Responsibilities

• Our faculty work in a warm, collaborative environment...
• Delivering consistent high-quality instruction, mentoring and teaching to students
• Participating in collaborative planning and ongoing professional development and a professional learning community
• Staying current with current educational research and pedagogy related to classroom instruction and educational trends
• Attending evening/weekend programs that support the community throughout the year
• Pursuing both self-guided and formal professional development on an ongoing basis

• They are
• Lifelong, intellectual learners who have a passion for teaching and mentoring children
• Interested in and committed to teaching subject matter from multiple cultural perspectives
• Committed to and passionate about working in an antiracist school community that embraces anti-racist work and inclusivity
• Familiarity with technologies necessary for teaching in an online environment
• Google competencies - Familiarity with and ability to use Google docs, drive and slides as both a professional collaboration tool and an integrated instructional tool in the classroom
• Clear about instructional goals
• Knowledgeable about content
• Clear communicators with their students about what is expected of them and why
• Knowledgeable about their students
• Willing to teach students metacognitive strategies
• Prepared to offer effective feedback
• Excited about and responsible for student outcomes

Qualifications

• BA Degree minimum; advanced degree preferred in relevant area(s)
• Teaching certification preferred
• Candidates with formal teaching experience given preference
• Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time management skills
• Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settings
• Belief in the value of all types of diversity within a school.
• A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect
• Desire to nurture the whole child and to support students by attending all school events such as art, music, theater, athletics and community functions.
• Committed to teaching and nurturing social emotional learning of children
• Commitment to excellence and to professional and personal growth
• Familiarity with and ability to use Google docs, drive and slides as both a professional collaboration tool and an integrated instructional tool in the classroom
• Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students
• Coaching ability and enthusiasm is highly desired in a candidate

Compensation Range: $175-$225 per day

Application Notes

Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=237a78a7-619f-42a1-8313-ad8ceb192d5d&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US] with your resume and cover letter.. Email applications will not be accepted

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Start Date: August 31, 2026