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Upper School Math/Science Teacher

Position Title: Upper School Math/Science Teacher

Appointment: 2025 – 2026 School Year

Reports to: Head of School

Start Date: August 2025

Classification: Full-Time, Academic Year

Overview:
The Mountain School at Winhall, an independent K–6 school in southern Vermont, seeks a dedicated and dynamic Upper School Math and Science Teacher to join our faculty for the 2025–26 academic year. This full-time position serves students in Grades 4, 5, and 6, with 5th and 6th grades taught as a combined cohort. The teacher will also serve as a class advisor, supporting students’ academic and social development in partnership with families and colleagues.

We are seeking an educator who embodies curiosity, clarity, and a profound commitment to upper elementary and middle school education. The successful candidate will create a classroom culture that supports active learning, cultivates problem-solving skills, and encourages scientific exploration, while maintaining high expectations and a warm, respectful tone.

School Mission:
Our purpose is to establish an educational foundation of curiosity, confidence, and competence while practicing kindness to oneself, the community, and nature.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Math and Science to students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 using:
  • ThinkMath! as the core math curriculum

  • Mystery Science as the foundation for science instruction, aligned with NGSS practices.

• Design and implement lessons that foster inquiry, collaboration, and connections to real-world applications and the natural world.

• Serve as a class advisor, supporting students in their social, emotional, and academic development.

• Collaborate closely with the Upper School humanities teacher and student support team to ensure cohesive cross-curricular instruction.

• Integrate Responsive Classroom practices to support a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.

• Use the Penn Literacy Network frameworks to align with schoolwide instructional practices, including a consistent approach to lesson design, feedback, and student engagement.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Communicate regularly and clearly with families about curriculum, progress, and classroom life.

• Participate fully in school life, including staff meetings, conferences, events, professional development opportunities, and community activities. Attending field trips (which may include overnight trips).
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment aligned with MSW’s mission and values.

• Other Duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Math, Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• At least 2 years of classroom experience with upper elementary or middle school students
  Knowledge of the developmental needs of students ages 9–12
• Strong foundation in inquiry-based and student-centered instructional practices
• Familiarity with or willingness to be trained in ThinkMath!, Mystery Science, Responsive Classroom, and the Penn Literacy Network framework
• A collaborative mindset, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Compensation & Benefits:

The Mountain School at Winhall offers a competitive salary based on experience, as well as a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and 403 (b) opportunities. Professional development opportunities.  Supportive, mission-driven work environment. This is a full-time, in-person position with occasional evening meetings or events.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to Margaret Schlachter, Head of School, at mschlachter@themountainschool.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About The Mountain School at Winhall: 

The Mountain School at Winhall opened in 1998 and serves students in the Winhall and Stratton communities and surrounding towns in Southern Vermont. As an independent day school serving primarily towns with non-operating schools, we serve a diverse socio-economic community with most of our students receiving town tuition. The Mountain School at Winhall is dedicated to serving as many families in our surrounding community while also maintaining an intimate, close-knit community. We serve approximately 55 students in grades K-6 and offer a complete Special Education program, STEAM program, and Health and Fitness education. 

Our campus boasts ample spaces for outdoor learning, including a four-season greenhouse, forest classroom, fields, two playgrounds, additional outdoor classroom space, and a pavilion where the students eat lunch during the fall and spring. We embrace the outdoors and believe that nature and Vermont are part of our classroom. We strive to build strong family/school partnerships and create a learning environment where each student can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners!

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Mountain School at Winhall does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, political affiliation or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. MSW complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.

As a condition of hire, The Mountain School at Winhall requires that all candidates consent to a background check. Satisfactory completion of a background check, along with pre-employment verifications and references are required as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by federal, state, and local law.