Temporary Part-Time Math Educator

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Geffen Academy at UCLA is seeking a Math Educator to deliver innovative secondary school instruction and participate in curriculum development. The educator will teach Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Algebra 2, using AoPS materials and traditional textbooks, in a dynamic, research-informed environment.

The position is temporary, part-time (80% FTE) and ends June 2027. Ideal candidates hold a math-related bachelor’s degree with five years of classroom experience and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field required or strongly preferred
• Five years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Commitment to professional development in pedagogy and content
• Passion for innovation and design thinking applied to real-world problems
• Ability to develop curricula and teach effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience in multiple instructional and co-curricular roles is a plus
• Self-directed and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with staff across the academy

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Educators to design a Geffen Academy program meeting student needs
• Communicate student progress to appropriate colleagues and staff
• Participate in math placement exams and supervise grading
• Evaluate and select books and digital resources
• Assess relevance and success of course offerings
• Participate in department and interdisciplinary committees
• Serve as instructor/mentor/advisor for student projects
• Engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Provide coverage for instructional work during absences
• Engage in professional development and training
• Follow UCLA and Geffen Academy policies and handbooks

Skills

Math education

Curriculum development

Communication

Pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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 Educators 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. Educators’ 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 Educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Math Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the respective Division Director, Geffen Academy Math Educators are responsible for the delivery of an innovative program of secondary school instruction. The Geffen Academy Math Educator will be responsible for an array of duties, including participating in the creation of a course of study, offering exciting and engaging instruction to students in up to four classes each term, and participating in the life of the school in a robust and fully engaged manner. This is a bargaining unit covered position.

Geffen Academy at UCLA is seeking an Educator with the familiarity and ability to teach Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Algebra 2. The curriculum is based on the traditional textbooks as well as on the AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) textbooks.

Geffen Academy is seeking an Educator with a background in classroom instruction. We are looking for someone who can apply math to other areas of human knowledge, from physics to computer science to economics and finance to history and literature, in close cooperation with students and educators. Someone who believes that solid mathematics education is beneficial for every student and who is able and willing to work with students of varying math backgrounds.

This is a temporary part-time position with a 80% FTE. This is a term-based position that will end June 2027.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with other Educators in the creation of a Geffen Academy program that meets the needs and interests of Geffen Academy's students.
• Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including to the Department Chair, Dean of Students, Academic Advising and College Guidance staff, Registrar, Counselor, Faculty Services Coordinator, 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.
• Evaluate and choose books, digital materials, and other academic resources.
• 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 enterprise.
• Participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.
• Serve as instructor/mentor/advisor of students' independent projects.
• Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Be available to provide coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues.
• Participate in continuing professional development and training activities.
• Follow and adhere to UCLA and Geffen Academy policies, procedures, norms, and handbooks as directed.
• 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, other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the school.

• The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a mathematics related field; a master’s degree is preferred. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong background in either secondary or university level education.
• 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.