Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Upper School Math Teacher Beginning August 24, 2023
Position: Upper School Math Teacher Reports to: Upper School Division Head and Math Department Chair FLSA: Exempt, full-time Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience
Convent of the Sacred Heart seeks an experienced Upper School Math Teacher for a full-time position beginning late August 2023
Responsibilities:
Courses include, but not limited to Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Calculus, Upper level classes including Statistics and Linear Algebra
Additional responsibilities include:
Collaborate and plan with the Math faculty
Provide academic support for students outside of class time
Attend department and weekly faculty meetings.
Support the students and division by covering study halls, lunch duties, and other assignments as needed.
Requirements:
Master’s degree
2 years of previous teaching experience
Proficiency with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and as part of classroom instruction and for hybrid/distance learning.
Demonstrated interest in upper school education, and the ability to relate and communicate effectively and appropriately with adolescent girls.
Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. In addition to the protected classifications included in our EEO policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. Any employee who engages in conduct that violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
The Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City’s oldest independent school for girls, established in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Part of a worldwide network of over 150 schools committed to the mission of Sacred Heart education, the school is housed in two landmark buildings on 91st Street and Fifth Avenue. Since its inception, Convent of the Sacred Heart has been governed by a strong commitment to the education of the whole child, addressing her intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development.
Convent of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.