Math Educator

About the role

Geffen Academy Educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy Educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution.

The Geffen Academy Math Educator will be responsible for an array of duties, including participating in the creation of a course of study, offering exciting and engaging instruction to students in as many as five (5) courses each term, and participating in the life of the school in a robust and fully engaged manner. This is a bargaining unit covered position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Educators in the creation of a Geffen Academy program that meets the needs and interests of Geffen Academy's students.
• Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including to the Department Chair, Dean of Students, Academic Advising and College Guidance staff, Registrar, Counselor, Faculty Service Coordinator, and athletic team coaches.
• Participate in department representation at parent meetings, recruitment events and math placement process that includes creating the exams, and supervising and grading them.
• Evaluate and choose books, digital materials, and other academic resources.
• Audit the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department.
• Participate in committee work, whether the committee's focus is solely within the department, or reaches to other parts of Geffen Academy enterprise.
• Participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.
• Serve as instructor/mentor/advisor of students' independent projects.
• Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Be available to provide coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues.
• Participate in continuing professional development and training activities.
• Follow and adhere to UCLA and Geffen Academy policies, procedures, norms, and handbooks as directed.
• Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school Handbooks.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in a mathematics-related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Has a strong background in either secondary or university-level education.
• Has five years of successful experience as a classroom educator with a clear understanding and embrace of Geffen Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
• A sincere commitment to professional development in pedagogy and your content area.
• A passionate commitment to innovation and design thinking applied to the real world, and a desire to work with all types of learners.
• Proven ability to develop curricula and teach it effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to articulate and explain instructional issues to colleagues, students, and families.
• Experience in a variety of instructional and co-curricular/extra-curricular roles within a secondary school is a plus.
• Self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
• Capable of developing and sustaining effective working relationships with colleagues in the department and with other UCLA and Geffen Academy staff on matters of interdisciplinary and institutional concern.