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Applying for Position:
Upper School Math Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's partner school in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an Upper School Math Teacher to begin August 2025.

Qualifications: 

Required education and experience

  • At least three years of math teaching experience in a school setting OR other relevant academic teaching experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred education and experience

  • Master's degree
  • At least 5 years of teaching mathematics
  • Independent high school experience
  • Experience as an advisor, coach, or club sponsor

Responsibilities:  

  • Exhibit a passion for content knowledge and a range of effective pedagogical approaches
  • Incorporate a variety of pedagogical approaches, including inquiry-based, according to the needs of the group of students
  • Demonstrate commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices
  • Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment that reflects the school's core values and allows our diverse student body to grow and thrive
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum and programming
  • Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
  • Actively work with the Math Department Chair, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to participate in yearly growth plans and instructional support strategies
  • Actively work with the Director with the Director of Academic Support regarding the needs of students of students with formal educational plans, and other students needing additional support
  • Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
  • Bring unique skills to contribute to our multifaceted community outside of the classroom
  • Engages in professional development and is committed to furthering 6-12 alignment across the department
  • Required to attend the start of year retreat; this is an overnight retreat for students by grade level
  • Attend New PAC orientation and PAC WEEK prior to the start of school for students, as well as participate in other mandatory school events

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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