Math Teacher

Position Title: High School Math Teacher

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time, 10-month

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

Pay Range: $72,000-$115,000 (depending on experience)

Supervises: none

About Presentation High School

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.

About the Math Department:

We are a collaborative, creative, and progressive department that strives for excellence in Mathematics education. At Presentation, math is about more than just numbers. It's about teaching young women the skills to accomplish tasks by setting and reaching goals.

The Presentation High School Math Department provides a challenging and varied math curriculum that allows every student to take four years of college preparatory courses. We emphasize connecting the curriculum to real-world applications and seek to develop our students' growth mindset.

We offer an extensive breadth of courses from Pre-Algebra to Multivariable Calculus.

Position Summary

Presentation High School in San Jose, California, is seeking an instructor to join the Math Department, teaching high-school-level math courses to students in grades 9-12.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Model for students the Catholic mission and values of Presentation High School
• Demonstrate subject matter competency and the ability to communicate that to high school students.
• Devise a system of classroom order and discipline that contributes to the learning of all students.
• Create meaningful connections with students through culturally responsive teaching.
• Utilize provided lesson plans to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons and assignments using Universal Design for Learning and other engaging pedagogical strategies.
• Model a spirit of innovation, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.
• Be available to students who need assistance.
• Exercise professionalism at all times with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in professional development activities of the subject area, pedagogy, and technology.

Education & Experience

• B.A. degree and single-subject teaching credential or Masters Degree in the subject area.
• Relevant teaching experience, preferably five or more years at the high school level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A commitment to the educational philosophy of Presentation High School.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum and enhance the respective academic programs.
• Ability to work well with students, colleagues, and parents.
• A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community.
• A deep commitment to professional growth and interest in educational technology.
• Strong, proven teaching ability and passion for the academic subject.
• Knowledge of the latest pedagogy for effective classroom instruction and student learning.
• Excellent organization, verbal, and written skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Available and willing to work on occasional co-curricular events, including overnight field trips.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Math Teacher must be able to:

• Lift or carry a moderate weight of 10 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive hand motions
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal
• Work with frequent interruptions

Work Environment

Classroom/Office Setting

EEO Statement

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.