Upper School Math Teacher

Silicon Valley International School

• $83K — $126K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years teaching experience required; Master's preferred with 5+ years
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. or eligible for sponsored J-1 visa
  • Proficient in English for teaching and communication
  • Experience with best practices in middle and high school math curricula

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives
  • Facilitate student learning through inquiry-based teaching
  • Create a supportive and diverse classroom environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues for interdisciplinary learning
  • Foster students' social abilities and critical thinking skills
  • Assess student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 10 days of paid sick leave
  • 2 days of paid personal time off
  • 7 paid holidays during the school year
  • Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks
  • Tailored professional development opportunities
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after 2 years
Full Job Description
Summary of the Position

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Math Teacher for the [redacted] school year. Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing learning resources and the classroom-learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. Middle Years Programme (MYP) teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.

The Upper School Math Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL's mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Middle School level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.

The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the MYP framework, while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree and minimum 2 years teaching experience required; masters degree and minimum 5 years teaching experience preferred
  • Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to meet requirements for a sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa
  • Proficiency in English to teach, communicate with parents and colleagues, understand the curriculum, and write report cards
  • Experience with the best practices in math curricula in middle and high school

Compensation and benefits

Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23).

We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only
  • Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program
  • 10 days paid sick leave
  • 2 days paid time off
  • 7 days paid holidays during the school year
  • Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year
  • Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service

The above compensation and benefits are applicable to full-time employees.

We'd love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume and cover letter, along with two references.

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