Math Teacher

Description

Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus
Pasadena, California

Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls’ high school, seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered Mathematics Teacher for the  school year. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt faculty position.

The ideal candidate is an experienced mathematics educator with strong content knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and a deep understanding of how girls learn best. This teacher will inspire curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking while fostering a classroom community rooted in respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement.
Typical responsibilities include teaching four or five sections of mathematics along with other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Content and pedagogical expertise
• Positivity and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life
• Warmth, patience, persistence, and a good sense of humor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Model and promote the mission, values, and Holy Child charism of the school
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous math curricula for high school students
• Employ diverse instructional strategies to support a range of learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Encourage collaborative problem-solving and effective student communication
• Integrate educational technology and innovative practices into instruction
• Develop and use varied assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback
• Respond thoughtfully to individual learning needs with a student-centered approach
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum alignment and instructional practices
• Participate fully in school life, including advisory, faculty meetings, grade-level initiatives, and student programs
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance inclusive and effective teaching practices
• Teach a variety of mathematics courses, which may include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience (independent school and/or girls’ school experience preferred)
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and families
• Commitment to the mission and core values of a Holy Child school
• Demonstrated dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education
• Experience with differentiated instruction for diverse learners
• Strong classroom management skills emphasizing engagement and positive reinforcement
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools

• Annual salary range: $64,100 – $82,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications, aligned with Mayfield’s salary scale
• Mayfield offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement (403(b)), and professional development support.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, TB clearance, and verification of employment eligibility.

Interested candidates