Job Title: Upper School Math Teacher

Reports to: Director of Upper School

Directly supervises: None

Status: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract

Job Summary: Teacher has the responsibility of providing in-depth knowledge of subject content and the best teaching practices for students with learning differences. This position will play a critical role in partnering with Department Chair and the Director of Upper School. 

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture.
• Strive to inspire a love of the field of study in students.
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs.
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
• Enthusiastic collaboration with the Math Department and Grade level team.
• Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction.
• Prepare lesson plans.
• Document progress, assist goals for students.
• Developing and issuing educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervising classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Planning and implementing educational activities and events.
• Ensuring your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Preparing and distributing periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
• Attending parent-teacher meetings.
• Evaluating and documenting students’ progress.
• Follows evidence-based curriculum and strategies adopted by the school.
• Aligns routines and procedures across grade levels.
• Maintains a structured, consistent, yet flexible approach to classroom management.
• Skilled at differentiating instruction and providing individualized accommodations.
• Serve as a grade-level advisor and team member managing all aspects of the grade level experience. 
• Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests.
• Work with parents, faculty, and division heads when academic concerns arise regarding students.
• Implement a focus on technology use and adoption within the school.
• Represent the school at educational conferences and associations.
• Participate in any accreditation process for the school.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Upper School or the Head of School.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred), Teacher Certificate in Math preferred, not required.

Experience: 

• Experience in independent schools, with a strong background in Math
• Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Technologically savvy, Google Suite
• Working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities and dyslexia
• Proven success at working collaboratively
• Passionate about the chosen field of study

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.

The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities.

The Briarwood School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Updated October 2023

Long-Term Substitute – 5th Grade Language Arts

The Briarwood school is seeking a highly qualified long-term substitute for a 5th Grade Language Arts teaching position to join our team of highly trained teachers from late November 2023 to late January 2024. The Briarwood School is a K-12 independent school specializing in educating children with diagnosed learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia). We believe that Every child CAN learn and deserves to be taught in the way he or she learns best.  

Teachers report to their Division Director and facilitate the growth of students through direct, multi-sensory instruction utilizing an evidenced-based curriculum. Teaching positions at the Briarwood School are full-time positions.  

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture
• Passion for working with students who learn differently
• Eagerness to continue learning through robust professional development opportunities
• Provides a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
• Develops strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
• Enthusiastic collaboration with a department/team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Follows evidence-based curriculum and strategies adopted by the school
• Aligns routines and procedures across grade level and maintains a structured and consistent classroom environment
• Skilled at differentiating instruction and providing individualized accommodations

Required and preferred Educational Background and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Experience with Just Words, Fundations, and/or the Wilson Reading System
• Dyslexia-intervention experience that follows Orton-Gillingham pedagogy
• Current teaching certification preferred
• Prior teaching experience, preferably in an Independent School setting 
• Coaching experience traditional sports preferred
• Experience teaching students with learning disabilities strongly preferred
• Strong content knowledge
• Proficient with technology, especially Google Workspace
• Strong work ethic

The Briarwood and Tuttle Schools offer a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. The Briarwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Updated November 2023

Job Title: Business Office Associate 

Position reports to: Director of Finance and Human Resources 

Directly Supervises: None 

Status: Full time, Salary, Exempt, 12 months

Job Summary: Complete accounts payable, provide accounting and administrative assistance  for Director of Finance and Human Resources and all auxiliary entities. 

Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Activities: 

• Process and document authorizations for check requests, reimbursements, and credit  card user submittals 
• Process accounts payable 
• Document and file accounts paid with documentation 
• Review, code financial information, and track expenses  
• Assist in weekly count of checks and cash received 
• Assist in the process of electronic billing and payments 
• Deposit of funds 
• Create, verify, and distribute monthly departmental reports 
• Assist with auditing accounts and vendor files 
• Compile and review information for accuracy and maintain records 
• Assist in design and documentation of all financial procedures 
• Assist with General Ledger reconciliations 
• Assist with Student Accounts and Records 
• Perform all other functions as necessary 

Minimum requirements: Accounting skills, computer software proficiency, organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Position requires good oral and written communications skills,  and necessitates professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability. Accounting Associate must be able to work as an integral part of a team. 

Education: Some college education in accounting or business required. College degree a plus. 

Experience: Previous experience in Accounts Payable and professional office environment required. Experience in a non-profit office environment a plus.  

Essential Physical Functions: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities the position requires. 

Specific Technology Skills Required: Advanced understanding and ability with accounting software and all Microsoft Office applications. ACS Financial Software and FACTS a plus. 

The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid  time off, and robust professional development opportunities. 

The Briarwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in  the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race,  color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as  outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting,  promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications,  merit, and business needs at the time. 

Updated November 2023

Reports to: Head of School and Department Director

Job Summary: Meaningful instruction for students, to facilitate learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Flexible, creative, and willing to fill in for various subjects and grade levels.

Detailed Responsibilities & Activities (Including Physical Function):

• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
• Manage the classroom in a way that encourages students
• Create a classroom that is conducive to learning
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
• Implement plans for curriculum program which provide for effective teaching strategies
• Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in the absence of the teacher
• Presents for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner
• Other duties assigned to help and assist the School, Directors, and Staff

Minimum Requirements: Experience teaching in a classroom setting, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, ability to multi-task, and be able to pass a Background check.

Education: College education, Bachelor’s Degree.

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.

Documentation Required: College Transcripts, teaching certificate, and documentation of experience.

The Briarwood and Tuttle Schools offer a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. The Briarwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Updated October 2023

The Briarwood school is seeking highly qualified applicants for teaching positions, grades K-12, to join our team of highly trained teachers. The Briarwood School is a K-12 independent school specializing in educating children with diagnosed learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia).  We believe that Every child CAN learn and deserves to be taught in the way he or she learns best.  

Teachers report to their Division Director and facilitate the growth of students through direct, multi-sensory instruction utilizing evidenced-based curriculum. Teaching positions at the Briarwood School are full-time positions. We are now accepting applications for anticipated openings in the near future.

Applicants to Briarwood will have their resume kept on file and contacted for a screening interview if and when a relevant position becomes available.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture.
• Passion for working with students who learn differently.
• Eagerness to continue learning through robust professional development opportunities.
• Provides a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
• Develops strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic collaboration with a department/team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Follows evidence-based curriculum and strategies adopted by the school.
• Aligns routines and procedures across grade level and maintains a structured and consistent classroom environment.
• Skilled at differentiating instruction and providing individualized accommodations.

Required and preferred Educational Background and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Current teaching certification preferred
• Prior teaching experience, preferably in an Independent School setting 
• Coaching experience in traditional sports preferred
• Experience teaching students with learning disabilities strongly preferred
• Strong content knowledge
• Proficient with technology, especially Google Workspace
• Strong work ethic

Additional Salary Information: The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. Relocation compensation is not included in any position.