Upper School Mathematics Teacher Villa Duchesne
Villa Duchesne School of the Sacred Heart seeks a dynamic and relational Mathematics teacher to join our Upper School (grades 9-12) faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven educator who brings both strong mathematical expertise and a warm, student-centered presence to the classroom.
We are interested in candidates with the ability to teach a wide array of Upper School mathematics courses, including those at the Honors and Advanced Placement level, and who are eager to help students develop deep conceptual understanding, confidence, and joy in advanced mathematics.
The successful candidate will:
● Teach a range of Upper School math courses, with priority given to those able to teach Honors and Advanced Placement Math courses.
● Embrace relational learning, building meaningful rapport with students and fostering a classroom environment grounded in trust, curiosity, and intellectual risk-taking.
● Use varied instructional strategies that help students think critically, communicate clearly, and make authentic connections across mathematical content.
● Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, support student growth, and contribute to the life of a vibrant all-girls school community.
● Demonstrate a commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education, including educating to personal growth, fostering intellectual excellence, and honoring the uniqueness of each student.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics required; Master’s degree preferred.
● Secondary teaching experience preferred, especially in upper-level mathematics.
● A passion for working with high school girls in a mission-oriented environment.
Villa Duchesne offers a supportive professional community, small classes, and a culture that values the formation of both hearts and minds.
The ideal candidate will also:
● foster intellectual curiosity in students
● possess a commitment to using a variety of pedagogical approaches and differentiation strategies in the classroom;
● be able to use technology to build understanding;
● be a relational educator who contributes to the life of the school community as an advisor, club moderator, and proctor;
● be organized and responsive in lesson planning, grading, and communication; and
● be dedicated to the success of each student.
Mathematics teachers at Villa Duchesne must commit to educating by the values articulated in the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada. Our Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators inspire our students everyday with learning and community opportunities.
Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators:
1. Embody the attitudes of Christ’s heart: gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness. Educating is our vocation, and the ability to lead students to encounter Christ enables us to foster more loving relationships.
2. Believe in every student. We are invested in caring for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional well-being of each child.
3. Are experts in their subjects. We exhibit professional excellence and innovation in teaching. Through passion for our craft, we instill a love of learning within each child. We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional development.
4. Foster trusting relationships to create a safe environment where learning and empathy are possible. Our trusting relationships with students enable them to discover new abilities, cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, and develop and exercise resilience in meeting challenges.
5. Immerse students in global perspectives, compassionate action, and courageous hope. By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can realize their full potential as agents of transformation.