Middle School Math Teacher

About the Role Head‑Royce School is seeking a full‑time Math teacher for the Middle School team, starting in August for the 26‑27 school year. The position teaches pre‑Algebra through Geometry, including Advanced Algebra1, and welcomes experience in computer science. Full‑time faculty members also serve as advisors in the Middle School. Our Expectations We seek teachers who are culturally responsive, flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to our core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Diversity, Belonging, and Civic Engagement. The successful candidate will align with these values and be dedicated to working to uphold them in and outside of the classroom. Required Skills Demonstrated knowledge and practice of culturally responsive teaching and learning. Experience teaching math, including knowledge of middle school learners and developmentally appropriate classroom management skills. Experience teaching computer science or financial literacy at this developmental age. Collaborative, flexible colleague with Middle School teaching experience, able to teach the full range of learners from grades6 through8. Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents. Demonstrated knowledge of social/emotional development and developmentally appropriate curriculum for culturally responsive teaching and learning. Understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches, and different styles and types of assessment. Experience designing lessons based in Understanding by Design (UbD). Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a related field. 2–5 years minimum teaching experience. Demonstrated desire to teach in the Middle School. Knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience. Understanding and support of Head‑Royce’s core values with strong emphasis on equity and social justice. Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for 3–4 nights (additional stipend paid). Additional Qualifications (Preferred) Advanced degrees or certification desirable in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, and/or Education. Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) when designing lessons or courses. Other Details HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B visas. Open to all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process. Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of background checks and compliance with California SB848 , which requires prior educational institution employers to disclose credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline involving egregious misconduct. Equal Employment Opportunity Head‑Royce provides equal employment opportunities on the basis of merit, fitness, qualifications, and experience. The school’s commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of employment. Head‑Royce makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military or veteran status, age, or other categories defined by state law, federal law, or local ordinance. Head‑Royce prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these classifications. Head‑Royce extends this policy to all applicants and employees, ensuring a workplace treated with sensitivity, courtesy, and respect. Required Disclosure AB2534 & SB848 – As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with Education Code section44939.5 (as amended) and Education Code44051 (as amended), applicants for all positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, diagnostic center operated by the CA Department of Education, and/or private schools with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any full‑time, part‑time, and/or substitute employment positions on your application. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge if you become employed. #J-18808-Ljbffr