Mathematics Teacher

The Kehillah School located in Palo Alto, California is seeking a dedicated, innovative, experienced Full-Time Mathematics teacher to join our dynamic teaching community. Mathematics courses to be covered may include Algebra 1 through Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, and PreCalculus through Calculus BC. All classes are taught in person.

Kehillah is distinguished by an exceptional academic program and a dynamic learning environment designed to foster inquiry, creativity, empathy, and belonging. In fact, Kehillah is the Hebrew word for community, and that value is at the heart of everything we do. At Kehillah, students have the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world under the guidance of passionate and seasoned educators in subjects ranging from Mandarin, music theory, and Jewish ethics to robotics, marine biology and psychology. Kehillah students graduate with the knowledge, insight, and experience to create meaningful lives and make the world a more connected, more joyful place.

If you are passionate about mathematics and dedicated to creating a positive impact on the lives of students, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

This is a Full-Time, Exempt position with full benefits starting immediately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Curriculum Development and Instruction: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for up to five classes 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 and Reporting: 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 PowerSchool and Schoology.


• Collaboration and Professional Development: Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and revise curricula, course content, and materials. Contribute to departmental and staff meetings, initiatives, and extracurricular activities. Actively participate in a year-long professional growth plan to continue refining your teaching practice.


• Classroom Management: Utilize effective classroom management techniques, both in-person and in virtual settings, to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Foster 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. Actively participate in the Confidential Kehillah Student Education Plan when needed, implementing strategies to support student progress. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students; be flexible if sharing a classroom. Chaperone school events and class trips, as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is between $80,000 and $116,000, based on years of teaching experience. Kehillah offers 

a comprehensive benefits package that includes free HMO medical or employer-subsidized PPO plans, free dental and vision, EAP, retirement planning, life insurance, short and long-term disability, gym membership, subsidized lunch fund, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or related subject area, Master's  preferred.


• Experience: At least two years of experience teaching high school Mathematics (with frontal instruction), 


• Instructional Design and Delivery: Deep understanding of discipline material and best practices in education and pedagogy. Able to effectively teach and explain complex concepts to students of varying abilities. 


• Technology: Highly proficient with technology tools.


• Classroom Management: Skilled at effective classroom management strategies.


• Teamwork: Collaborative with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and engage in departmental initiatives.


• Employment Eligibility: Must be able to provide verification of ability to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship and reside in the State of California at the time of hire.

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DIVERSITY AND BELONGING

We believe our strength lies in our diversity and our commitment to creating spaces of belonging for all who join us. Through belonging, our students and faculty find themselves and others, recognizing the unique contributions each person can make to healing our world. Our belief in the interconnectedness and value of all human beings compels us to work individually and collectively towards equity and social justice. We are committed to building a society that appreciates and celebrates differences as well as a society that empathetically confronts the ways individuals, institutions, and systems have oppressed others based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, and other aspects of identity. We believe that it is only by clearly understanding the past and the present of these dynamics that our community members will develop the capacity to help create a better future for all. We acknowledge that this work is ongoing and ever-evolving.

Kehillah Jewish High School is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Kehillah are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, ancestry, or any other status protected by Federal, State, or local laws or regulations. Kehillah will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics in the administration of its employment practices.