Western Carolina University
Math Teacher Leader - #170475
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Western Carolina University is hiring a Math Teacher Leader. The position involves teaching mathematics to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at The Catamount School and possibly instructing curriculum and middle grades education courses at the university. The Math Teacher Leader will also supervise middle grades education interns and actively participate in the school's programs.
Highlights
- Teach math to middle school students (grades 6-8) and potentially university courses in curriculum and middle grades education.
- Supervise interns in middle grades education.
- Requires eligibility for a North Carolina teaching license in middle grades math by August 2026.
- Preference for candidates with graduate degrees in education or mathematics and experience teaching middle school in public schools.
- Must demonstrate capability to work collaboratively, co-teach, and adapt project-based learning and standards-based grading.
- Involves participation in teaching in technology-rich and flexible learning environments.
- Permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week for 10 months annually.
- Position is categorized as EHRA Non-Faculty with instructional duties.
- Background and credential verification required, with final candidates undergoing criminal and sex offender checks.
- Western Carolina University offers comprehensive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, tuition waivers, and paid leave.
Math Teacher Leader - #170475 Full Description
Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
10 months per annual school year. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Application must be made online. Applicants must include the following attachments:
1. A cover letter describing how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the position and how the applicant can contribute to the mission, core values and goals of the Catamount School.
2. A current and complete resume.
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degree programs completed.
4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five (5) references.
OPTIONAL Attachment: 5. Other supporting materials relevant to the candidate’s scholarship and teaching.
For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Holly Pinter (search chair) at hhpinter@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3351.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Application materials sent by postal mail or e-mail cannot be accepted.
Application must be made online. Applicants must include the following attachments:
1. A cover letter describing how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the position and how the applicant can contribute to the mission, core values and goals of the Catamount School.
2. A current and complete resume.
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degree programs completed.
4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five (5) references.
OPTIONAL Attachment: 5. Other supporting materials relevant to the candidate’s scholarship and teaching.
For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Holly Pinter (search chair) at hhpinter@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3351.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Application materials sent by postal mail or e-mail cannot be accepted.
Posting Details
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Posting Information
| Posting Number | EHRA1072P |
|---|---|
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34065 |
| Classification Title | Teacher Leader - The Catamount School |
| Working Title | Math Teacher Leader - #170475 |
| Department | Lab School |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions. |
| About WCU | Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including: • 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. • 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. • 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. • 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge. |
| Position Summary | The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. The Catamount School Math Teacher Leader is an EHRA Non-Faculty position with instructional duties. The successful candidate will teach math to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, and may also serve as instructor for curriculum and middle grades education courses in the School of Teaching and Learning at WCU. They will also supervise interns in middle grades education. Expertise and experience in mathematics teaching is expected. Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website (www.wcu.edu) and read the university vision and details about The Catamount School. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and must be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license in middle grades math. Candidates who are not already in procession of a North Carolina teaching license in middle grades math must obtain and provide evidence of licensure eligibility on or before August 2026. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preference will be given to candidates who earned a graduate degree in elementary or middle grades education, mathematics, math education, and/or National Board Certification. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience teaching 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in public schools. Applicants should provide evidence of experiences or the potential to work collaboratively and across disciplines, co-teach with EC teacher leaders, understand project-based learning and standards-based grading, and successfully collaborate with in-service teachers in public school settings. Interest and experience in teaching in technology rich and flexible environments is a plus. The candidate will be expected to teach and supervise interns and will share program responsibilities and provide service. Consistent participation in all aspects of The Catamount School is expected. |
| Position Type | Permanent Full-Time |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Number of Months Per Year | 10 |
Posting Text
| Open Date | 05/20/2026 |
|---|---|
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | 10 months per annual school year. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Application must be made online. Applicants must include the following attachments: 1. A cover letter describing how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the position and how the applicant can contribute to the mission, core values and goals of the Catamount School. 2. A current and complete resume. 3. Unofficial copies of transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degree programs completed. 4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five (5) references. OPTIONAL Attachment: 5. Other supporting materials relevant to the candidate’s scholarship and teaching. For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Holly Pinter (search chair) at hhpinter@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3351. Thank you for your interest in this position. Application materials sent by postal mail or e-mail cannot be accepted. |
| Background/E-Verify | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. |
| Credential Verification | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. |
| EOE | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. |
| University Safety | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. |
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- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
- List of references
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- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
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