Reports to: Principal
Start Date: 8/18/2025
Status: Part-time Salary, Exempt
SUMMARY:
Mother Caroline Academy (MCA) seeks a driven, well-qualified Lower School Math Specialist to join its robust faculty and staff.
At MCA, our scholars develop a willingness to try, an ability to do and a drive to care. MCA provides an educational experience which celebrates the diversity of our community and prepares scholars with the skills they need to connect and thrive in our diverse world. We believe that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning and enriches life for students and faculty alike.
Mission Statement:
Mother Caroline Academy empowers girls in grades 3-8 to think bigger, bolder, and beyond, through educational excellence, leadership development, and community stewardship in a safe space that fosters social and emotional learning. Our aim is to empower students and families to achieve generational growth and development where all can imagine a future with limitless possibilities.
About Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center:
Mother Caroline Academy is a tuition-free, independent school for girls in grades 3-8 from Boston’s underserved neighborhoods. Serving girls of all faiths, races, and cultures, the school provides a high-quality education that nurtures each student’s unique gifts and prepares her for success in competitive secondary schools and college. Rooted in Catholic tradition, MCA emphasizes scholarship, leadership, and social and moral development. The Academy supports its graduates through secondary and college education, with a 100% high school graduation rate and 96% college enrollment rate.
In addition to its academic focus, MCA offers educational programs for families, helping to ensure a supportive community. With a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio and extended school days, MCA provides a holistic education that fosters academic skills, resilience, and character. Graduates attend top schools such as Boston Latin, Commonwealth School, and St. Paul’s, and aspire to careers in medicine, engineering, business, education, and more. As Boston’s only tuition-free independent school for girls, MCA opens doors to lifelong opportunity for students and their families.
The Academy is 100% privately funded and we believe our mission can best be achieved by focusing on the needs of the whole family and by preserving a spirit of volunteerism and commitment among all those who aid, support and benefit from MCAEC.
Our Students:
Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center serves 74+ girls in grades 3-8, who are 80% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% mixed race. While MCAEC is a school rooted in the Catholic tradition, students come from a multitude of religious traditions. The school overview can be found at: https//www.mcaec.org/about/
Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lower School Math Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting student success by providing targeted math instruction, collaborating closely with classroom teachers and tutors, and utilizing data-driven decision-making to enhance learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Small Group Instruction: Deliver focused, small-group math interventions to support students’ diverse learning needs, reinforcing foundational concepts and fostering mathematical confidence.
- Collaboration with Core Teachers and Tutors: Work in partnership with classroom teachers and tutors to align instructional strategies, co-plan lessons, and integrate effective math practices into the broader curriculum.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Regularly assess student progress through formal and informal assessments, analyzing data to inform instructional adjustments and identify areas for targeted support.
- Progress Monitoring: Implement and maintain systematic progress monitoring practices, tracking student growth and communicating findings with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure continuous development.
- Co-Teaching: Actively participate in co-teaching models, providing in-class support to differentiate instruction and enrich math learning experiences.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to the design and refinement of math curricula, recommending and integrating research-based strategies and resources to enhance student engagement and achievement.
- Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in math education through ongoing professional learning, sharing insights, and leading workshops or training sessions for colleagues as needed.
Qualifications:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree and or Master’s Degree (or working towards) in Education or related field
- Strong understanding of math pedagogy and differentiated instruction
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Use data to inform instructional planning and practice. Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, sharing and analyzing student performance results, and humility in constantly working to improve instructional practices.
- Experience in standards-based, backwards planning.
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic school or related demanding environment.
- Have proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets, Google Docs/Classroom, etc.
- Family Engagement: Collaborate with families to share student progress, offer strategies for at-home math support, and build a strong home-school connection to reinforce learning.
Traits and Qualities:
At MCA, we believe that a successful staff member does the following:
- Has an unwavering commitment and belief in the mission of Mother Caroline Academy
- Believes that all of us can and will learn. Creates a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school
- Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development
- Demonstrates professionalism, is approachable, self-motivated, well-organized, and solution-focused
- Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
- Models positive and healthy character traits and habits, as well as the values of MCA
- Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals
- Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes to excel, including committing to an extended work day and remaining available to colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours
- Eager to grow quickly and excel in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates persistence and constant willingness to proactively approach colleagues, students, and families to collaborate, engage in dialogue, and build strong relationships
Compensation: Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center offers an attractive benefits package including but not limited to: 403(b), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and professional development support.
Vacations and school closures generally follow Boston Public Schools.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and CV along to:
Dr. Carla Haith, Head of School, chaith@mcaec.org
Donna Felix, Special Assistant to the Head of School, dfelix@mcaec.org
After we receive your information, you will be contacted about next steps.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center is committed to a diverse and inclusive community concerning race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
