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Math Teacher & Math Department Chair at San Diego Jewish Academy Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/22/2026 Contact Human Resources Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Length of Work Year 2026-27 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Position Overview Are you a passionate math educator, committed to serving the needs of students and working in a collaborative educational environment. You will be joining SDJA at an exciting time as we clarify and refine the math program in grades 6-12. We are seeking a full-time math teacher and math department chair for the 2026-2027 academic year who will foster strong math fluency, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills through engaging instruction, real-world applications, and differentiated learning strategies.

In addition to teaching five high school classes (see below), the successful candidate will lead the math department. Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer.

Comments and Other Information Key Responsibilities Department chair responsibilities include: Convene and facilitate weekly departmental meetings to support instructional coherence, professional dialogue, and ongoing programmatic development. Attend weekly or bi-weekly department chair meetings with the Head of Upper School and Assistant Head of Upper School. Provide instructional supervision through regular classroom observations and formal evaluations of faculty within the department, offering constructive, evidence-based feedback to support pedagogical growth.

Lead the systematic review and development of curriculum in collaboration with departmental colleagues, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and established standards. Support the student course registration and placement processes by advising on appropriate course selection and placement in consultation with faculty, academic leadership, and parents. Advance departmental professional learning by coordinating and encouraging participation in a range of development opportunities, including internal workshops, peer observations, school visits, and external conferences.

Maintain department budget, including establishing financial needs of the department and approving all purchases from the department budget. In partnership with divisional leadership, oversee and participate in faculty recruitment processes, including candidate evaluation and the facilitation of equitable and rigorous search procedures. Advise the Assistant Head of Upper School and Head of Upper School on teaching assignments.

Math teacher responsibilities include the following high school classes and policies and procedures. Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra II Algebra II Honors Statistics Curriculum Development, Alignment, & Instruction: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curricular standards and facilitate active learning; develop and maintain scope and sequence. Create clear objectives and utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction, adapting teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.

Assessment: Assign and evaluate classwork and exams, providing timely feedback to students and communicating progress to parents and colleagues. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other required documentation using platforms such as Canvas. Classroom Management: Utilize effective classroom management techniques that foster respect, collaboration, and student engagement.

Create a conducive learning atmosphere that promotes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and individuality in all students, guiding their behavior towards success. Student Support and Advising: Guide student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

School Community Support: Participate in experiential education programs and take on certain divisional and school-wide commitments as assigned. Professional responsibilities include attending Faculty Week (the week following graduation), orientation, Faculty In-Service meetings (the week before the new academic year begins), Back-to-School Night, Open House and admissions events, parent meetings, professional development, and chaperoning field trips. Be a role model for the School's educational philosophy.

Desired Skills & Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree in math or related subject area; advanced degree(s) preferred; and significant background in research. Experience: Three years teaching high school math required and two years of educational leadership experience preferred. Instructional Design and Delivery: Incorporates a variety of pedagogical approaches; adept with blended and flipped learning.

Student Differentiation: Meets students diverse needs through differentiated instruction and support. Technology:Highly proficient with technology tools such as Google Docs and learning management tools such as Canvas. Classroom Management: Skilled at effective classroom management strategies.

Teamwork: Collaborative with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and engage in departmental initiatives. Ethics and Integrity: Upholds high ethical standards and models professionalism at all times. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000.

The offer to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and years of experience; training; practical knowledge; and education. SDJA prides itself on the strong sense of community that exists within the school. In addition to an inclusive organizational climate, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes: health; dental; vision; life insurance; short and long term disability; mental health benefits and an employee assistance plan; a tax savings flexible spending account plan for out of pocket health and dependent care expenses; a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match; wellness benefits; kosher lunch community dining program; and much, much more.

About SDJA For more than 40 years, SDJA has been a leader in education as a pluralistic preschool - 12th grade school serving the Jewish community on our beautiful 56-acre campus. Our mission is to empower each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in the strength of community. We are shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators and community leaders by blending modern education with deeper purpose and meaning.

Students are inspired to embrace creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in their learning, shaping them to become leaders of integrity, social responsibility, and architects of change. Community & Inclusivity San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) is a community of learners rooted in Jewish values and committed to preparing students to live and lead in a diverse and complex world. We welcome students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Our community values diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background. As a pluralistic Jewish day school, SDJA affirms the importance of Jewish identity, tradition, and connection to the Jewish people and Israel while embracing a diversity of perspectives within our community. Equal Employment Opportunity SDJA is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Consistent with its mission as a Jewish day school, SDJA seeks candidates whose professional values and educational philosophy align with the School's mission and institutional goals. As an educational community, SDJA seeks employees who demonstrate professionalism, respect for others, and the ability to engage thoughtfully across differences. The School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources. Employment Requirements SDJA is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Live Scan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

California Compliance Notice In accordance with California law (Education Code 44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for all positions with SDJA are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications. Comments and Other Information Key Responsibilities Department chair responsibilities include: Convene and facilitate weekly departmental meetings to support instructional coherence, professional dialogue, and ongoing programmatic development

Attend weekly or bi-weekly department chair meetings with the Head of Upper School and Assistant Head of Upper School. Provide instructional supervision through regular classroom observations and formal evaluations of faculty within the department, offering constructive, evidence-based feedback to support pedagogical growth. Lead the systematic review and development of curriculum in collaboration with departmental colleagues, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and established standards.

Support the student course registration and placement processes by advising on appropriate course selection and placement in consultation with faculty, academic leadership, and parents. Advance departmental professional learning by coordinating and encouraging participation in a range of development opportunities, including internal workshops, peer observations, school visits, and external conferences. Maintain department budget, including establishing financial needs of the department and approving all purchases from the department budget.

In partnership with divisional leadership, oversee and participate in faculty recruitment processes, including candidate evaluation and the facilitation of equitable and rigorous search procedures. Advise the Assistant Head of Upper School and Head of Upper School on teaching assignments. Math teacher responsibilities include the following high school classes and policies and procedures.

Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra II Algebra II Honors Statistics Curriculum Development, Alignment, & Instruction: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curricular standards and facilitate active learning; develop and maintain scope and sequence. Create clear objectives and utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction, adapting teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. Assessment: Assign and evaluate classwork and exams, providing timely feedback to students and communicating progress to parents and colleagues.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other required documentation using platforms such as Canvas. Classroom Management: Utilize effective classroom management techniques that foster respect, collaboration, and student engagement. Create a conducive learning atmosphere that promotes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and individuality in all students, guiding their behavior towards success.

Student Support and Advising: Guide student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students. School Community Support: Participate in experiential education programs and take on certain divisional and school-wide commitments as assigned.

Professional responsibilities include attending Faculty Week (the week following graduation), orientation, Faculty In-Service meetings (the week before the new academic year begins), Back-to-School Night, Open House and admissions events, parent meetings, professional development, and chaperoning field trips. Be a role model for the School's educational philosophy. Desired Skills & Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree in math or related subject area; advanced degree(s) preferred; and significant background in research.

Experience: Three years teaching high school math required and two years of educational leadership experience preferred. Instructional Design and Delivery: Incorporates a variety of pedagogical approaches; adept with blended and flipped learning. Student Differentiation: Meets students diverse needs through differentiated instruction and support.

Technology:Highly proficient with technology tools such as Google Docs and learning management tools such as Canvas. Classroom Management: Skilled at effective classroom management strategies. Teamwork: Collaborative with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and engage in departmental initiatives.

Ethics and Integrity: Upholds high ethical standards and models professionalism at all times. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. The offer to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and years of experience; training; practical knowledge; and education.

SDJA prides itself on the strong sense of community that exists within the school. In addition to an inclusive organizational climate, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes: health; dental; vision; life insurance; short and long term disability; mental health benefits and an employee assistance plan; a tax savings flexible spending account plan for out of pocket health and dependent care expenses; a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match; wellness benefits; kosher lunch community dining program; and much, much more. About SDJA For more than 40 years, SDJA has been a leader in educati...