Pre-Calculus Teacher
Gann Academy
Job Details
Description
| ABOUT GANN Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, composed of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, guides the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.
Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work and yield better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.
The successful candidate will join a school deeply invested in teacher development and reflective teaching practice. Gann offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment. Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals— people who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun. |
| ABOUT OUR TEAM Our Math Department consists of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in the study of mathematics. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love of the field, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers.
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Gann Academy is seeking a candidate for a full-time leave coverage position, beginning November 3, 2025, with an end date to be determined. Teaching responsibilities will include planning and delivering lessons from the provided curriculum for 2 to 3 Precalculus sections.
Successful candidates will have a passion for math, a strong background in classroom teaching, skill in curriculum design and pedagogy, experience with differentiated instruction, and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with both students and families.
This is an in-person, full-time leave coverage position starting November 4, 2025. The role will report to the Assistant Director of STEM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teaching Duties:
- Teach 2 to 3 sections of Precalculus.
- Complete grading and regularly update grades in our learning management system.
- Take attendance and manage the classroom
- Offer differentiated instruction to serve a wide range of learners.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan, adapt, and implement lessons that support student growth and that align with the Precalculus curriculum of Gann Academy’s Math Department.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email.
- Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor’s degree is required;
- Strong organizational skills
- A commitment to student-centered, mastery-based teaching
- Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operations, including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
ACCOMMODATION
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis by management.
E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.