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Math Teacher

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

Job Title: Math Teacher

Division/Department: Upper School

Reports To: Upper School Division Director

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Level/Grade: 9-12

Type of position/FLSA: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Chadwick School seeks an energizing and enthusiastic Upper School math teacher with strong content expertise and a deep understanding of effective teaching and learning. The ideal candidate values student-centered learning grounded in conceptual understanding, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and practices that make student thinking visible and uses backward design to design purposeful, engaging learning experiences.

This teacher will primarily work with Upper School students and should be prepared to teach courses such as Algebra 2 with Trigonometry through advanced levels of calculus. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to teach across grades and course levels, support diverse learners, and extend advanced students through rich, challenging mathematical experiences.

Math faculty work closely together to design meaningful learning experiences that help students develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and clear communication. Through rich tasks, discussion, and practices that make thinking visible, students learn to approach mathematics with curiosity, persistence, and precision. Through this work, students are prepared for lifelong learning as thoughtful global citizens: individuals with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the confidence to lead.

In addition to teaching, each faculty member serves as an advisor, participates actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom, and engages in ongoing professional growth.

Chadwick’s mission-driven program emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and self-discovery through experience. Our work is grounded in the school’s Core Values—compassion, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility—and guided by Chadwick's Core Competencies: critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, and cultural competence. 

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach 4 sections of Upper School mathematics, likely ranging from Algebra 2 with Trigonometry through advanced calculus.
• Positively and actively contribute to the life of the school (i.e., afternoon co-curricular, coaching, etc.).
• Create an inclusive classroom environment of mutual respect and rapport; incorporate anti-bias practices into the classroom culture and apply Chadwick's shared assessment and grading practices.
• Apply principles of backward design (UbD) to course and unit curriculum.
• Collaborate to plan curriculum around shared learning outcomes, skill progressions, conceptual understanding, and essential questions.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to engage students in active mathematical learning, including rich tasks, problem-solving, discussion, and real-world applications.
• Support students in developing confidence, persistence, precision, and flexibility as mathematical thinkers.
• Integrate technology into lessons, including graphing tools, mathematical software, and Google platforms.
• Use Chadwick shared assessment and grading practices to assess, record, and provide feedback on student learning and next steps.
• Submit grades and student comments as instructed and on time.
• Keep information systems up to date, including Google Classrooms, calendars, and gradebooks.
• Attend all relevant department and faculty meetings and school events, including new faculty orientation and training throughout the year, professional development, and student orientations before school starts, back-to-school night, parent-teacher conferences, assemblies, graduation, etc.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Cover classes for absent colleagues as requested.
• Supervise students as assigned, such as chaperoning, lunchtime supervision, and study hall.
• Read and follow employment policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Read and follow academic policies outlined in the relevant division Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field is preferred.
• A strong background in mathematics and previous experience teaching Upper School math courses is preferred.
• A student-centered approach to mathematics teaching that emphasizes conceptual understanding, reasoning, problem-solving, and clear communication is required.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and educational tools, including relevant technology, is preferred.

Compensation: $81,000 to $98,000 salary based on years of experience, credentials and other qualifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for approximately 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

CLEARANCES

 Required Assessment:  TB     Clearances:  Livescan Background check

 Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

By submitting an Employment Application, I hereby understand and agree that consistent with its obligations under Education Code Section 44051 subd. (a)(2) and as a part of the application consideration process, Chadwick School will contact each Educational Employer and inquire about your employment history including, without limitation, whether I was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in Education Code Section 44932, subd. (a)(1).

About Chadwick School

Chadwick is a K-12 coeducational non-denominational independent day school located on a beautiful 45-acre campus on a hill overlooking mountains, canyons and the Pacific Ocean. Founded as a boarding school in the 1930's in what was then a remote area of Los Angeles County, the school has retained its rural charm and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Thirty-three faculty and staff families reside on campus, adding to a strong sense of community and shared aspirations. The school is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of the character and individual gifts of its students. The school’s challenging academic offerings are therefore complemented by extensive programs in community service, outdoor education, athletics and the arts, in which virtually all students participate. Chadwick is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation and race, or any other applicable law prohibiting discrimination in employment. This commitment applies to all empl...oyees and agents of the school, including the headmaster, division and department directors, supervisors and co-workers.

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