2026-2027 Middle & Upper School Mathematics Faculty
The Barstow School seeks a full-time mathematics teacher to join our community beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate should be comfortable teaching algebra through calculus, focusing on student growth in mathematical reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving. Candidates with interest or experience in teaching AP Calculus and advanced electives are especially encouraged to apply. We seek educators who embrace the challenges and joys of working in a vibrant, small-school community which offers college-prep, honors, and AP-level courses to meet the needs of our diverse learners.
Essential Candidate Expectations:
- Evidence of strong foundational knowledge in mathematics
- Demonstrate an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and adolescent development
- Demonstrate commitment to students’ progress, success, and social-emotional well-being
- Enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas
- Invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom
- Communicate effectively with students, parents and school community members through both written and spoken communication
- Model lifelong learning for students with an openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field.
Experience teaching.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field.
Experience teaching grades 6-12.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow Employment Application to Jennifer Marien, Upper School Division Director at recruiting@barstowschool.org.
ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL
Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community. As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.”
The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.
ABOUT THE DAN AND CASSIDY TOWRISS IDEA SPACE
Powered by The Barstow School, The Dan and Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space is an innovative learning center where students and educators explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) through hands-on experiences. For more information contact: IDEA Space KC.
