Math Educator (80% FTE): Calculus & Advanced Algebra 2

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 157,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Geffen Academy affiliation

Job summary

Geffen Academy at UCLA seeks a Math Educator to deliver an innovative secondary program, teaching Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Algebra 2. The role is 80% FTE and term-based, ending June 2027, with involvement in department and school life.

The educator will develop curricula, collaborate with colleagues, and support students across four classes per term, aligning with AoPS materials and school mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mathematics related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Five years of successful experience as a classroom educator with a clear understanding and embrace of Geffen Academy's mission, vision, and values.
• A sincere commitment to professional development in pedagogy and your content area.
• A passionate commitment to innovation and design thinking applied to the real world, and a desire to work with all types of learners.
• Proven ability to develop curricula and teach it effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to articulate and explain instructional issues to colleagues, students, and families.
• Experience in a variety of instructional and co-curricular/extra-curricular roles within a secondary school is a plus.
• Self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
• Capable of developing and sustaining effective working relationships with colleagues in the department and with other UCLA and Geffen Academy staff on matters of interdisciplinary and institutional concern.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Educators to create Geffen Academy program that meets student needs.
• Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues.
• Participate in parent meetings, recruitment events and math placement process.
• Evaluate and choose books, digital materials, and other academic resources.
• Assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department.
• Participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Communication

Pedagogical innovation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Self-directed

Learner engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics-related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Geffen Academy at UCLA seeks a Math Educator to deliver an innovative secondary program, teaching Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Algebra 2. The role is 80% FTE and term-based, ending June 2027, with involvement in department and school life.

The educator will develop curricula, collaborate with colleagues, and support students across four classes per term, aligning with AoPS materials and school mission.