Upper School Mathematics Teacher
2026-2027
About Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy was founded in 2003 with a deep commitment to experiential learning, academic
excellence, and community engagement. The school is a leader in innovative, 21st century education and is
the first school in Oregon to implement the Mastery Transcript (sending class of 2027).
Now in its 23rd year, the school has grown to 240 students PreK-12 and has expanded its campus footprint
to include 45 beautiful acres on the scenic Deschutes River. The school is actively considering its next phase
of campus master planning to accommodate future enrollment growth and strategic initiatives.
Cascades Academy strives to cultivate and maintain a supportive, inclusive community for all employees
and actively promotes access and inclusion. Cascades Academy values employees who are committed to
our mission, are prepared to engage fully in a learning community, and are excited to bring their authentic
selves to work. Cascades Academy’s culture is highly collaborative and puts what is best for students at the
center of the work. Regularly named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon , our faculty and staff
see each other as teammates and feel motivated to do their best work here.
The Upper School
The Cascades Academy Upper School is led by a collection of dedicated, dynamic educators working to
support students seeking a different kind of high school experience. As a member of the Mastery Transcript
Consortium, the class of 2027 will be the first to graduate with this unique, personal portfolio instead of a
standard transcript with a GPA. A tight-knit community, the US faculty culture is characterized by humility,
agility, innovation, and humor as each individual wears multiple hats in a given week. Faculty benefit from
the chance to leverage their unique passions and interests in shaping elements of the experiential
education program.
Position Summary
Cascades Academy seeks an experienced Upper School Humanities Teacher who would work closely with
the upper school team to deliver on our commitments to challenging academics and experiential
education.
Essential Duties
Curriculum and Instruction:
- Teach 4 sections of upper school mathematics. The program ranges from Algebra 1 through
Calc 2. Ability to teach upper level math is preferred with experience / ability to teach
Statistics being required. Likely courses include: Algebra 2, Calc, and Statistics.
- Serve as one of two core mathematics teachers for the Upper School and work closely with
the rest of the upper school team.
