What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mathematics Educator position at University of California, Los Angeles?
Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy teachers possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Teachers’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy teachers seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.
Summary
Under the direction of the Mathematics Department Chair, the Educator will be responsible for the delivery of an excellent program of secondary school instruction, including participation in the creation of the curriculum, teaching up to five (5) courses each term, and participating in the life of Geffen Academy in a robust and fully engaged manner. This is a bargaining unit covered position.
Geffen Academy seeks a Mathematics teacher able to teach a variety of math courses for students in grades 6-12. The curriculum is based on the traditional textbooks as well as on the AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) textbooks, such as Introduction to Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Intermediate Counting and Probability. Calculus and some other advanced courses at Geffen Academy will closely resemble the corresponding courses given at the UCLA Department of Mathematics. A successful candidate should either be familiar with the above content or willing and able to quickly become effectively well versed in it.
Geffen Academy is looking for people who find studying and teaching mathematics to the next generation self-rewarding, just as studying math is self-rewarding for research mathematicians. We are looking for people interested in applying math as a tool kit to other areas of human knowledge, from physics to computer science to economics and finance to history and literature, in close cooperation with students, other teachers, and faculty members of the UCLA Department of Mathematics. We are looking for people who believe that solid mathematics education is beneficial for every student and who are able and willing to work with the students of varying math backgrounds.
Job Duties
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, collaborate with other educators in creation of a Geffen Academy program that meets the needs and interests of Geffen Academy's students.
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, collaborate with relevant UCLA faculty to enable access to the UCLA Mathematics Department
• Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including to the Department Chair, Academic Deans, Academic Advising and College Guidance staff, Registrar, Counselor, Faculty Service Coordinator, Parents/Guardians, and athletic team coaches.
• Participate in Department representation at parent meetings, recruitment events and math placement process that includes creating the exams, and supervising and grading them.
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, evaluate and choose books, digital materials, and other academic resources.
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the Department.
• Participate in committee work, whether the committee's focus is solely within the Department or reaches to other parts of Geffen Academy.
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.
• Serve as instructor/mentor/advisor of students' independent projects.
• Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, orient new educators and establish appropriate mentoring relationships.
• Be available to provide coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues.
• Consistent with the Mathematics Department leadership's direction, participate in continuing professional development and training activities.
•Follow and adhere to UCLA and Geffen Academy policies, procedures, norms, and handbooks as directed.
• Meet as needed and directed with the Department.
• Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school Handbooks.
• This list of duties is not exhaustive
