Algebra II Teacher - Summer 2026 at Lakeside School – Seattle, Washington

About the Role:

Summer at Lakeside is currently recruiting for an Algebra II teacher. This course focuses on the analysis of functions and their applications while introducing students to a variety of topics in discrete mathematics. After exploring the algebraic, graphical, and numerical properties of general functions, specific types of functions will be examined from these perspectives. This course will examine each of the following families of functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational and trigonometric. Additional topics in discrete mathematics such as statistics, matrices, combinatorics, and probability will give students the tools to analyze interesting, highly relevant problems. Both computers and graphing calculators will be used throughout the course. Students will also learn dynamic spreadsheets to further their understanding of the mathematical concepts. This is a graded course earning one year of credit.

Class runs June 22 - July 31, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., with a lunch break 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There will also be a mandatory employee orientation on Thursday, June 18. Visit our Summer School webpage to read more about this program, including descriptions of the courses offered for summer 2026.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Create inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum for this course
• Design curriculum appropriate for a group of high-school students that have different educational backgrounds and experiences
• Create organized and engaging lesson plans for each day
• Provide individual support and adapt different teaching strategies for students needing additional instruction
• Collaborate effectively with instructors teaching other sections of this course
• Provide mid-term and final grade reports, including written comments

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
• Prior experience teaching a diverse middle-school, high-school, or college-level student population; demonstrated equity and inclusion mindset. Candidates should be aware of their own identity and biases; candidate actively works to create an inclusive classroom environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Experience with inclusive and multicultural curriculum development
• Candidates must satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks
• CPR & First Aid certified by June 22, 2026
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive and collaborative attitude

Compensation and Benefits:
The stipend for this position is $8,200. Lunch is included. The course may only run if enough students register. Enrollment will remain open until June 1. If the number of students enrolled is too small to run by June 1, or if the course is canceled for any reason, the stipend will not be paid. Summer at Lakeside also offers free Investigative Learning Camp enrollment for children (entering Gr.3-8) of summer employees during the weeks they are working. The Investigative Learning Camp runs July 6-July 31.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate has accepted an offer. Applicants being considered will be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Application materials need to be submitted online. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace.

Working At Lakeside

At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.