Math Teacher, High School

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Posted: 26-Mar-25

Location: Pasadena, California

Type: Full Time

Salary: $50,000-$90,000 annually

Categories

Math

The Waverly School seeks teachers who resonate with the school’s mission to cultivate curious, resourceful, confident learners who demonstrate intellectual engagement, critical and creative thinking, respect for individual differences, a strong awareness of personal responsibility, and an active commitment to social justice. The ideal candidate is a progressive math teacher who wants to be involved in the community in the classroom and beyond.

The high school division seeks a dynamic math teacher to lead and support an inquiry-based and hands-on program where students gain fluency in math, explore a range of courses in the field of mathematics ranging from Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, etc. The successful candidate will incorporate the understanding of concepts that meets the needs of our expanding program, helping students to problem solve and think critically about the world through the application of math.

Waverly teachers enjoy the freedom to design curricula to meet the needs of students. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background and are excited about curriculum design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and design curriculum that aligns with Waverly’s scope and sequence and as aligned with the school mission and philosophy.
• Work closely with math teachers to plan and design curriculum to align and support the pre-school-12 academic program.
• Use teaching strategies that include small and large group instruction, hands-on experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, integrated learning.
• Use Responsive Classroom techniques to set-up, run and develop a consistent, caring classroom environment.
• Support the student life program through serving as an advisor to a cohort of high school students.
• Teach an elective - topics determined in collaboration with the Division Head.
• Create clubs or other extracurricular opportunities for student engagement.
• Collaborate with middle school faculty and learning support educators.
• Use formative and summative assessment tools to meet student’s learning needs.
• Monitor and document student progress throughout the year and evaluate learning development.
• Lead parent/teacher and/or facilitate student led conferences.
• Write and edit mid-term and semester reports that include checklists and narrative writing.
• Chaperone in-town and overnight field trips, outdoor education trips, or other experiential learning opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Have regular communication with parents-via email and newsletters.
• Support admissions and other school events (i.e. parent education nights, graduation, etc.).
• Attend special events during evenings and weekends.
• Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings (before or after school) and occasional workshops, in-service opportunities, and other training seminars.
• Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the employee and faculty handbooks.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Division Head or Head of School.
  
  

Job Type: Full Time – 12-month year, exempt

Typical Hours per week: 40 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Salary range: $50,000 - 90,000 annually

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong commitment to inclusive practices that support students of all backgrounds to succeed.
• Ability to self-reflect and demonstrate personal growth.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adults and children
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way
• Proficient in Google, Microsoft office suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.
• Confident with learning platforms such as Google Classroom, Blackbaud, PowerSchool or other educational software
• Genuine interest in and respect for adolescent students.
• Strong sense of healthy teacher/student boundaries.
• While not required, the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, French, Hindi, Urdu and/or Korean will be particularly useful in this diverse region of California.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or higher; Master’s and/or teaching credential preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years teaching experience, preferably in high school
• Preference for progressive educational experiences
  
  

Physical Demands

• Teacher is expected to work in person, on campus during school hours.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout classrooms and between several campus locations including the school farm.
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Occasionally lift 15-45 pounds.
• Regularly move up and down stairs.
  
  

Other Employment Requirements

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification training every 2 years
• Initial and continued TB Assessment required for employment in CA schools
• Annual Mandated Reporter and Harassment Prevention Training
• Adhere to school policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks
  
  

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About The Waverly School

The Waverly School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination based on the race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, transgender, transsexualism, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, primary language, military or veteran status, physical handicap, disability, medical condition, mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry, or based on any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Waverly is a progressive, coeducational, college preparatory school in Pasadena, CA, serving students and their families from preschool through 12th grade. Established in 1993, Waverly fosters lifelong learning in a child-centered and intellectually challenging environment. With nearly 350 students, Waverly offers an exceptional faculty, thoughtful programs, and expressive students within three adjacent campuses. Its one-acre farm is within walking distance. Waverly is economically diverse and culturally rich; our families live in many Los Angeles area neighborhoods. The Waverly School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools... and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools and is a member of The Alliance, POCIS, and A Better Chance. The school is in walking distance from the Metro L (Gold) Line Del Mar station.

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