MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS LONG TERM SUB TEACHER JANUARY-MAY 2026

Middle School Mathematics Long Term Substitute Teacher (January–May 2026)
 
Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. We seek to create an inclusive and accepting community where adults are empowered to design educational experiences for students that are deep and learner-centered. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers, administrators, and staff members who are committed to equity and social justice, who are comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. We are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity and agency while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students.
 
THE POSITION:   
Hawken Middle School is seeking a highly organized, proactive, innovative, experienced, and passionate Middle School Mathematics Long Term Substitute Teacher to join our community as a full-time teacher for the spring semester of the 2025–2026 academic year. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department committed to deep mathematical thinking, problem solving, and real-world application.
This full-time, leave replacement role includes four core sections—three sections of 6th Grade Mathematics and one section of 6th Grade Pre-Algebra—as well as two co-taught Math Lab sections. The educator will also serve as a co-advisor and fully participate in the life of the Middle School, including grade-level meetings and support with student programming.
The Hawken Middle School mathematics department is committed to teaching mathematics through pattern recognition, problem solving, and interdisciplinary applications. Our curriculum leverages multiple mathematical tools and representations to enhance student exploration and discovery. Technology, including 1:1 laptops, DeltaMath, TI-Nspire software, Mathspace, and others, is embedded into our program to support dynamic and student-centered learning.
This is a 5-month, full-time, salaried-exempt position for the 2025–26 academic year.
 
THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:   
  • Teach 3 sections of Math 6 and 1 section of Pre-Algebra
  • Co-teach 2 sections of MathLab in collaboration with the math department team
  • Incorporate student-centered, technology-enhanced learning into all classes
  • Collaborate with grade-level and department colleagues to align curriculum and support students
  • Serve as a co-advisor to a group of middle school students
  • Participate in team meetings, department meetings, and student support discussions
  • Engage in divisional activities and contribute to a positive school culture
  • Perform other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Middle School Director or Head of School
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred
  • Middle school teaching experience, ideally including Pre-Algebra
  • Strong understanding of adolescent development and middle school pedagogy
  • Experience with educational technology and differentiated instruction
  • A collaborative spirit, growth mindset, and enthusiasm for working with middle school learners
  • Flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to fostering belonging and equity in the classroom
 
HAWKEN CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES: 
Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Successful candidates show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission.
Fair Play: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Successful candidates indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably.
Relationship Building and Cultivation: Successful candidates show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community.
Content Knowledge: Successful candidates demonstrate depth in content area knowledge as well as an ability to inspire students to a high level of excellence and challenge and take a student-centered approach to all aspects of their work.
Humility and Growth Mindset: Successful candidates are eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others.
Approach to Work: Successful candidates show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem-solving.
 
THE SCHOOL:  Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduce its successor to a higher plane of life,” Hawken School is a coeducational independent day school with 1,600 students in toddler through grade 12. Our four campuses are located within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland, and an urban extension center in the city’s museum district provides a demanding and integrated course of study in a diverse and dynamic environment.
 
LYNDHURST CAMPUS – LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Toddler – Grade 8)
The Lyndhurst campus houses programs that reflect Hawken’s dual commitment to academic and social-emotional learning. Our Middle School encourages students to be active participants in their education, using interdisciplinary, hands-on, and inquiry-based approaches to deepen learning and foster student agency.
 
To learn more about us, visit www.hawken.edu.
 
HOW TO APPLY:  Please send a resume, references, and a cover letter to Mr. Jelani Watkins at middleschoolemployment@hawken.edu.
 
Hawken School is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.
 
 
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