Middle and/or Upper School Math Teacher 

Tandem Friends School, a co-ed, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an experienced Math Teacher with a strong background in curriculum and pedagogy to enhance our current math department. 

This is a full-time position with an August 2025 start. Part-time employment may also be a possibility.

As a school community of approximately 250 students that prides itself on cultivating a dynamic and joyful learning environment, close interpersonal connections are a defining feature of life at Tandem Friends School. Tandem Friends seeks teachers from all backgrounds who bring diverse skills and knowledge, a willingness to learn new things, and an appreciation for collaboration with students. At TFS, all teachers are active community members who share in the general support and care of the school community, serve as student advisors, chaperone overnight trips, and participate in a wide range of community activities.  

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• A strong math background and the ability to teach a range of middle and upper school math courses
• Facility with teaching students of a wide range of age and ability levels and the ability to differentiate instruction accordingly
• Experience teaching and a strong developmental understanding of adolescent students
• A pedagogical approach that incorporates equitable and inclusive strategies and curricula
• Enthusiasm for Quaker values, including principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging
• A self-awareness in regard to one’s own strengths and areas for growth; an approach to others characterized by empathy and generosity of spirit
• An eagerness to partner with a dynamic and dedicated team of colleagues in the day-to-day activities of the school.

Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school seeks applications from candidates with a high degree of cultural competence who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to mathpositions@tandemfs.org.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (ideally in a related field); a Master’s degree is preferred but not required. Ability to teach a range of math courses from algebra to calculus is ideal. Teachers with experience in teacher mentoring, curricular design, and departmental leadership are encouraged to apply. Experience with lab science and computer science instruction is a plus.

About Tandem Friends School

At Tandem Friends School, we believe that the finest education is achieved through an active partnership between faculty and students. We honor students by holding them to high standards. Teachers are dedicated to the intellectual, aesthetic and moral growth of each student. In turn, our students are expected to enter into this partnership with a sense of responsibility and respect for their mentors and for the entire school community. Our high expectations of students are possible because our faculty and staff meet a high standard of professional and personal excellence in their work. All teacher candidate finalists spend a full day here and teach sample classes. We actively foster our employees' continuing growth through professional development funding and an environment that is characterized by open communication, collaboration and a strong sense of community. The combination of motivated students, engaged families, active institutional support and highly qualified employees makes this a dynamic learning community. Tandem Friends School is a co-educational, independent day school for grades 5-12 with a diverse enrollment of 250 students. The school is located on a 31-ac...re campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was founded as The Tandem School in 1970 and was affiliated as a Quaker (Friends) school in 1995. Tandem Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or national ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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