Math Teacher

About the Branson School:
The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 420 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, California. Branson prides itself on fostering nurturing relationships with students while maintaining high academic standards. The outstanding faculty and staff value friendly collaboration, perpetual professional development, self-reflection, and continual exploration of good teaching as bedrock expectations. They contribute their expertise inside and outside of the classroom, and help co-create a trusting and welcoming community.

Branson employees also work in a beautiful, well-resourced environment with dedicated students.

Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.

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Branson believes the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Reports to:

Math Department Chair

Salary:
Branson uses a faculty salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges annually from $89,215.00-$

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

We are seeking an engaging, brilliant, and joyful math teacher to join our team and help provide a relevant and impactful educational experience. Branson is a terrific place to work, lucky to have talented and collegial staff who teach bright, funny, and motivated students. Branson’s math curriculum emphasizes the essential skills of quantitative analysis as well as working in groups and discovering solutions independently through problem based learning.

Teachers ideally should be able to teach at any level of high school and early undergraduate math. Teachers of the same courses work very closely together in teams, collaborating to plan each unit of study, individual lessons, and assessments. The teacher will also serve as an advisor to a group of students in a particular grade, as well as perform an additional to-be-determined duty at the school—options include committee work, coaching (which includes a stipend), running a student club or organization etc.

• Teach 4 sections of Math, with either two or three preparations.
• Collaborate closely with the other teachers of each course to develop units, lessons and assessments.
• Maintain an understanding of the overall scope and sequence of the curriculum in order to design a curriculum that aligns with the overall goals of Branson’s program.
• Stress effective oral and written communication and problem-solving skills in all classes and encourage careful listening skills.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Treat all students equitably, be sincerely interested in them as individuals, and make a priority of responding to their needs.
• Hold high expectations for all students and communicate these expectations clearly and regularly.
• Hold students accountable for their actions and their learning.
• Engage and encourage students in the active process of learning.
• Incorporate appropriate and varied methods, materials, and technologies into teaching; have curiosity about how the technology of the moment may impact assessment design.
• Give timely, meaningful, and personal feedback on student performance and participation.
• Regularly communicate with department chairs, administration and parents about student progress and concerns as they arise.
• Serve as a faculty advisor to a group of 8-10 students.
• Attend all assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings and required school events.
• Perform an additional extra-curricular duty approved by the school -- coaching, advising a student organization, serving on a committee, etc.
• Respond to evaluations from supervisors and students professionally and constructively.
• Be available to meet with students outside of class to provide academic support.
• Be available to meet with students outside of class to provide social, emotional and…