Part-Time Math Learning Specialist (Middle & Upper School)
Westlawn School Winston-Salem, NC
Part-Time | School-Year Position
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teach approximately 2–3 math classes each day.
Salary: $16,000–$20,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
About Westlawn School
Westlawn School is an independent school serving twice-exceptional (2e) learners in grades 3–12. Our students are bright, creative, curious, and capable young people who also learn differently. Many have strengths alongside challenges related to ADHD, dyslexia, autism, executive functioning, anxiety, or other learning differences.
At Westlawn, we believe students thrive when they are truly known. Through small class sizes, individualized learning, mastery-based instruction, experiential education, and meaningful relationships, we create an environment where students discover their strengths while developing confidence, resilience, and independence.
Our faculty are collaborators, mentors, and innovators who work together to support the whole child.
Position Overview
Westlawn School is seeking a passionate mathematics educator to join our faculty as a Part-Time Math Learning Specialist serving both Middle and Upper School students.
If you've ever wished you had the time to truly teach mathematics instead of simply covering curriculum, this may be the position for you.
Westlawn's Middle School and Upper School cohorts are intentionally small, with a maximum of eight students per Division homeroom. Math instruction is delivered in small groups, allowing teachers to build meaningful relationships, individualize instruction, and help students develop both confidence and conceptual understanding.
This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys making mathematics engaging, accessible, and relevant while working closely with students in a collaborative learning environment.
Primary ResponsibilitiesMathematics Instruction
- Teach approximately 2–3 Middle and Upper School mathematics classes each day.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of twice-exceptional learners.
- Design engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote conceptual understanding and problem-solving.
- Assess student progress using Westlawn's mastery-based approach to learning.
- Provide meaningful feedback that supports student growth and confidence.
- Collaborate with Learning Guides regarding student progress, accommodations, and instructional needs.
Student Support
- Foster positive mathematical mindsets and confidence.
- Support executive functioning and organizational strategies during instruction.
- Encourage perseverance, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Build meaningful relationships that help students feel successful in mathematics.
School Community
- Collaborate with Learning Guides, Content Specialists, and school leadership.
- Participate in faculty meetings and professional learning as appropriate.
- Support Westlawn's collaborative, student-centered culture.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities when appropriate.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
- Experience teaching middle school and/or high school mathematics.
- Strong conceptual understanding of mathematics and the ability to explain concepts in multiple ways.
- Collaborative, flexible, and student-centered approach to teaching.
North Carolina teaching license is preferred but not required.
Experience working with neurodivergent or twice-exceptional learners is preferred but not required.
Why Join Westlawn?
At Westlawn, educators have the opportunity to do what brought many of them into education in the first place—build meaningful relationships and help students truly learn.
Our faculty enjoy:
- Small instructional groups that allow for individualized teaching.
- A collaborative and supportive faculty team.
- The freedom to innovate and adapt instruction to student needs.
- Opportunities to grow professionally in twice-exceptional (2e) education, executive functioning, and mastery-based learning.
- A mission-driven school culture where relationships come first.
Whether you're a retired educator, former classroom teacher, adjunct instructor, STEM professional, or someone looking for a meaningful part-time teaching opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
What Makes This Position Unique
- Teach in intentionally small instructional groups.
- Focus on conceptual understanding rather than simply covering curriculum.
- Build meaningful relationships with students.
- Collaborate with a supportive, innovative faculty team.
- Help shape mathematics instruction within a growing independent school serving twice-exceptional learners.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter describing your interest in the position
- Three professional references
Join us in helping students discover that they can be successful in mathematics—and perhaps even learn to love it.
Pay: $16,000.00 - $20,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
