About the role

Epiphany School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Math Specialist to join our academic team. This position focuses on supporting math instruction in grades 3 – 5, in collaboration with grade-level teams, school leadership, instructional coaching staff, and the learning support department. The Math Specialist plays a key role in shaping math instruction across the division and ensuring a seamless, cohesive math experience for students from Pre-K through Grade 5.

The Math Specialist is a leader and advocate for math learning throughout the school community, and partners closely with school leadership to promote and lead strategic math curriculum initiatives, including designing and facilitating professional development workshops for faculty, reviewing program usage and rubrics, leading the implementation of new tools, and partnering with faculty on math report writing.

This role works directly with students about 40% of the time and spends approximately 60% on strategic curricular leadership work with opportunities to delve deeper into subject area expertise. The 40/60 split is subject to change based on the needs of the school.

Performance is measured through successful leadership of programmatic and strategic initiatives, ensuring student needs are met by developing differentiated instruction across the division, and monitoring student growth through the development of comprehensive assessment plans.

This is a full-time, exempt, academic year position reporting to the Upper Elementary Assistant Head of School.  

What you'll do

Primary Responsibilities

Working with adults and teams:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess math curriculum.
• Take a lead role on teams in promoting all-school initiatives for math instruction.
• Work with the grade-level teams to align learning outcomes with national and state math standards and current educational best practice.
• Support teams with developing comprehensive assessment plans.
• Lead vertical alignment of curriculum across the division.
• Provide expertise and guidance to teams on best instructional practices.
• Stay current on and model mathematical instructional best practices.
• Facilitate and deliver professional learning for faculty.
• Participate in grade-level and student support team meetings.
• Participate in the teacher leader program to build skills in working with colleagues and teams.
• Identify and provide appropriate resources for teaching and learning in math.
• Manage resources and annual materials budget.
• Communicate with families and provide regular input to teacher pages and newsletters.

Working with students:

• Deliver math instruction to students in collaboration with grade-level teams.
• Facilitate small group learning for student skill development.
• Deliver on-going benchmark and progress monitoring assessments.
• Support and enhance classroom culture based on mission and values of the school.
• Lead student interest groups, specifically Math Olympiad club for upper division students.

Expectations For All Teachers at Epiphany School

• Create a learning environment based on Epiphany School’s mission, vision, and values
• Use Responsive Classroom approach as a framework for working with students
• Implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds and learning differences
• Assess student progress and maintain effective record keeping procedures
• Attend grade-level and faculty meetings as scheduled
• Effectively and efficiently manage classroom resources and budget
• Provide recess supervision as scheduled
• Participate in the school community, including professional learning, service learning, and community events
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or related field required
• Teaching certificate required and endorsement in math strongly preferred
• A minimum of 5+ years of elementary or middle school classroom teaching experience preferred
• Strong understanding of K-5 or K -8 math concepts, instructional strategies, and progression of mathematical thinking.
• Deep knowledge of Washington State Standards or other relevant national and state math standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teachers, coach peers, and provide constructive feedback.
• Expertise in designing, aligning, and evaluating curriculum across grade levels (vertical alignment).
• Familiarity with formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments, as well as data-informed instruction and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies, differentiation, and RTI/MTSS frameworks
• Understanding of how to design and deliver professional learning for adult educators.
• Awareness of and experience with educational technology tools that support math instruction and assessment.
• Ability to lead teams, guide curriculum decisions, and promote instructional improvement.
• Clear written and verbal communication with various stakeholders including faculty, students, and families.
• Ability to analyze instructional challenges and develop actionable solutions.
• Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and respectful learning environments for students.
• Proficiency in organizing schedules, managing budgets, and prioritizing tasks.
• Flexibility to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners in small group or whole class settings.
• Consistently model and reinforce school mission, values, and expectations in both student and faculty interactions.

Compensation & Benefits

The 2025 salary range for this role is between $68,897 and $129,395 based on years of relevant experience, education, and professional development credits according to our school’s Faculty Compensation System pay scale. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors and will ask the intended hire for documentation to verify the correct pay lane and step.

Alongside salary, Epiphany School offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Benefits stipend to put towards employee benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, voluntary employee, spousal, and child life and critical illness insurance, accident insurance, voluntary short-term disability, and flexible health savings accounts 
• Employer-paid monthly premiums for employee assistance program and long-term disability coverage 
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• 13 paid holidays 
• Paid personal and sick leave
• Paid supplemental parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Professional development funding

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through our Employee Portal. The priority review deadline for applications will be July 25, 2025, but applications will be received until the position is filled. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Sates and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Final offers will be contingent on the successful completion of a background, education, and employment check. 

About Epiphany School

Epiphany School is a non-parochial, independent elementary school serving grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Epiphany School is a welcoming community that embraces its diversity, celebrates the joy of childhood, and ignites lifelong curiosity. We envision a world where exploring together fosters courageous learners and compassionate leaders through these guiding principles:

Learn Joyfully

Try New Things

Act Responsibly

Invite Everyone In

Shine Together

With over 265 students, Epiphany School is large enough to offer a broad spectrum of educational opportunities and small enough to maintain a close-knit community. The beautiful, historic campus is located in a quiet setting in central Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood.  

Epiphany School's Commitment to Diversity

Epiphany School promotes and cultivates a diverse community as essential to academic success, social and emotional growth, and the development of good character. Engaging diverse perspectives stretches the mind and requires critical thinking, intellectual courage, and creativity. It takes careful listening and thoughtful expression and manifests itself in cultural competency. Thinking beyond oneself and seeing the world through the eyes of others is the foundation of fairness and empathy,and thus prepares our students to live respectfully and responsibly in our pluralistic democratic society. 

Epiphany School is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the principle of equal access and opportunity in education and employment and full participation for persons with disabilities in all its programs and services.  

Epiphany School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political ideology, physical, mental, or sensory disability, military status, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Epiphany School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@epiphanyschool.org.