Mounds Park Academy·Saint Paul, Minnesota
The teacher will instruct up to five sections of Upper School math, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, while fostering an inclusive and rigorous classroom environment. Responsibilities also include curriculum development, student advising, and active participation in school-wide committees and staff development.
Position Begins: August 2026
Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world.
MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all, aspiring to be cognizant of gender-identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice.
Mounds Park Academy seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Upper School Math teacher preferably with experience in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This position includes teaching multiple sections of Upper School math which may include algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Math teachers at MPA are responsible for providing a classroom instructional program that supports the individual needs of all students in accordance with the school’s mission and values. We seek individuals with one or more degrees in a math-related subject and experience in teaching high school age students.
This position offers benefits and a competitive salary.
Mounds Park Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a math-related subject and possess five years of teaching experience at the upper school level. A Master's degree and experience with statistics are preferred, alongside strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Market context
Upper school math teaching roles in Minnesota are often competitive because schools look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education or math, and a Minnesota math teaching license is preferred. Benefits such as paid time off, holiday pay, and insurance options can help a posting stand out, while the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure status and be ready to show classroom experience or subject-matter preparation.