The Upper School Mathematics teacher will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interaction with students and faculty.  Specifically, it is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions. The teacher will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four or five sections of Upper School Mathematics 
• Provide excellent, rigorous instruction that advances all students’ mathematical thinking, fluency, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Create a class environment that is centered upon differentiated instruction, providing opportunities for every student to advance their skills and stretch student thinking and imagination
• Create an equitable and inclusive class environment that promotes community, integrity, respect, excellence, and empathy
• Craft, adapt, and utilize quality assessment materials, analyze assessment data, and use that data to adjust instruction
• Work directly with students to supplement and support their mathematics instruction outside of regular class periods when needed
• Effectively scaffold assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback on student work
• Maintain comprehensive documentation pertaining to course syllabi, scope and sequence information, lesson plans, the online portal, and the gradebook, ensuring prompt dissemination of this information when required
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
• Participate actively in advancing the Mathematics Department’s curriculum and The Liggett Approach to education
• Communicate thoughtfully, professionally, and clearly with families
• Serve as an Upper School advisor, supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students and acting as a liaison between school and home
• Participate actively and positively in the life of the school through involvement in co-curricular activities

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

10 month employee/ 7:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

ULS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.   It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at ULS including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Contact Information

University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Upper School Math Teacher to start September 1, 2026. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Victoria Jones, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com.      

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics or an equivalent field
• Enthusiasm for Upper School students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
• A growth mindset about teaching practices and an eagerness to work toward professional goals and development
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker
• Enthusiasm for continued professional development in your discipline
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school
• Facility with technology in the classroom

About University Liggett School

The oldest independent co-educational day school in Michigan, University Liggett School is among the preeminent PreK-12 institutions in the Midwest. Enrolling more than 600 students, University Liggett School offers a rigorous and innovative academic framework that allows students in every grade to find their passion and explore it in depth while developing creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and adaptability. This guiding philosophy is supported by a rich array of co-curricular programs and empowers students to drive their own academic experience, preparing graduates to flourish at some of the strongest colleges and universities in the country. Concentrated class sizes and challenging academics shape students, giving them a keen sense of self while simultaneously fostering lifelong appreciation for and an understanding of learning. The mission of University Liggett School is to empower students to develop intellectual curiosity, leadership and confidence to contribute to a complex and changing world. We challenge students to excel and to achieve their highest potential. We create opportunities for discovery and achievement by developing a faculty who foster the strengths o...f each student through the Curriculum for Understanding. We teach and practice the values of respect and responsibility in an emotionally and physically safe environment.

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