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Head-Royce School

$76K - $130K/yr

... Head of Lower and Middle School * Attend Lower/Middle division or grade level meetings, when needed, and math department meetings * Work with math department to assess the efficacy of the math ...

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Austin Preparatory School

$55K - $75K/yr

Math Teachers report directly to the Assistant Head/Head of the Upper School and Math Department Chair. Math Teachers are responsible to deliver school and academic department approved curriculum on ...

Tuskegee University

Position Information Position Title Department Head/ Professor/Associate Professor- Mathematics Job Summary While the area of specialization is open, the candidate must possess the ability to teach ...

Fred Meyer

GROCERY-NITE/DEPARTMENT HEAD

Newport, OR · On-site

$47K/yr

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction) * Ability to handle stressful ... Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates. * Collaborate with ...

ExcelPrep Schools

Math Teacher

Champaign, IL · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Principal / Department Head FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Math Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing mathematics instruction that engages students and fosters a ...

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How much do math department head jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for math department head in the United States is $52,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $56,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Math Department Head, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Math Department Head, you need a solid background in mathematics education, leadership experience, and usually a master’s degree or higher in mathematics or education. Familiarity with curriculum development tools, data analysis software, and educational standards is essential, along with knowledge of teacher evaluation systems. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to mentor and motivate staff are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure effective curriculum implementation, staff development, and continuous improvement in student learning outcomes.

What is the difference between Math Department Head vs Math Teacher?

AspectMath Department HeadMath Teacher
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mathematics, often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mathematics or Education
Work EnvironmentAdministrative office, department meetings, curriculum planningClassroom teaching, student interaction
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, colleges, universities with departmental leadership rolesPrimary teaching staff in educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonLeadership, administration, curriculum developmentClassroom instruction, student assessment

The Math Department Head oversees departmental operations, curriculum standards, and staff management, requiring leadership skills and experience. In contrast, the Math Teacher focuses on delivering lessons and supporting student learning directly. Both roles are essential in educational settings but differ significantly in responsibilities and scope.

What are Math Department Heads?

Math Department Heads are educators who lead the mathematics department within a school or educational institution. They are responsible for overseeing curriculum development, supporting and evaluating math teachers, coordinating departmental activities, and ensuring that the math program meets educational standards. Additionally, they often serve as a liaison between faculty and administration, manage departmental budgets, and help implement new teaching strategies or technologies. Their leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of math education offered to students.

What are some common challenges Math Department Heads face when balancing administrative duties with teaching responsibilities?

Math Department Heads often juggle administrative tasks—such as curriculum planning, faculty evaluations, and departmental meetings—alongside their teaching load. This balancing act can be challenging, as both roles require significant time and focus. Effective time management and delegation are essential, and it's common for department heads to collaborate closely with other faculty members and school leadership to ensure departmental goals are met without compromising instruction quality. Building a supportive team and prioritizing tasks can help manage these competing demands successfully.
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Infographic showing various Math Department Head job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,480 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
2nd-6th Grade Math Specialist (26-27)

2nd-6th Grade Math Specialist (26-27)

Head-Royce School

$76K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description

OPENING: 2ND-6TH GRADE MATH SPECIALIST (Full time beginning Aug 2026)
 
Lower/Middle School has an immediate opening for a 2-6th math specialist. This position will support our recent efforts to differentiate and enrich our math program. Our educational philosophy focuses on helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed as responsible global citizens in the 21st century. We’d love you to join our faculty and create classrooms that seek to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning by encouraging them to participate in experiential opportunities, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, build empathy and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. In addition to classroom expectations, faculty also take on community duties and participate in the life of the community.
 
Classroom-centered responsibilities
  • Scheduled one to two times a week into each 2nd-6th math classroom to do student pull-out for enrichment or remediation- would work in conjunction with the student needs identified by the classroom teacher and log weekly classrooms activities 
  • Meet with 2nd-6th grade classroom teachers to discuss support needs and to suggest enrichment and remediation materials
  • Observe teacher and provide feedback as well as coaching on approach and instruction in math
 
Other Lower and Middle School Job Responsibilities
  • Work with teachers and administrators in interpreting CTP/Milestones data and designing approaches to improve student achievement and instruction; provide summary reports to Head of Lower and Middle School
  • Attend Lower/Middle division or grade level meetings, when needed, and math department meetings
  • Work with math department to assess the efficacy of the math curriculum 
  • Attend and provide professional development workshops in the area of math differentiation including Youcube, etc.
  • Research best practices in math and co-create math curriculum from the Upper Elementary and into Middle School
  • Create opportunities for K-8 math experiences, including estimation challenges, the Julia Robinson Math Festival, and others. 
 
Skills
  • Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher with other student-centered educators 
  • Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents, both orally and in writing 
  • Demonstrated success partnering with parents to support the educational needs of their students. 
  • Possess a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience
  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills
  • Flexible in pedagogical approach, using multiple modalities to deliver a concept 
  • Clear desire to use a variety of teaching approaches in order to reach different student populations and adapt to better serve their learning styles and needsIntegrates technology to enhance the student experience
  • Practiced in differentiated instruction
  • Demonstrated understanding of curriculum design, pedagogical approaches and developmental appropriateness in order to deliver engaging, active, student-centered lessons, practice, and assessment
  • Familiar with and uses different kinds of assessment (formative and summative)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Mathematics or Math Education 
  • Minimum 5 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level 
  • Strong academic background, experience in multicultural education and an awareness of ecological literacy
  • Genuine fondness for working with students of this age
Additional Qualifications we hope to find, but not required:
  • Advanced degrees in the field of education
Other Requirements
  • Must provide clearance background screening, TB and SB848
 
*Dependent on Years of Experience Teaching and Education Level
 
Location: Oakland, California
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Start Date: August 2026
Website:  headroyce.org
 
Other Considerations
Travel: Light travel potentially throughout the year
Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
 
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume to our website.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
 
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 137-year history. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for diversity that makes our society strong and to encourage active and responsible global citizenship.
 
Head-Royce enrolls 900 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student.
 
Please note - HRS 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 Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.
 
Head Royce is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions including but not limited to employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination based on qualifications and without regard to protected status. We will not discriminate based on age, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, a medical condition including genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.

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