Posted: 18-Jun-25
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Type: Part Time
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Overview of School:
Sonoma Academy is an independent high school located in Santa Rosa, CA on a 34-acre campus, surrounded by 1,000 acres of protected open space, at the base of Taylor Mountain. Founded in 2001, it provides an engaging, challenging, and innovative college preparatory education and a supportive community for motivated learners from Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, and Mendocino counties. Of our 330 students, over 30% self-identify as students of color, and our students come from 80+ middle schools, ensuring a broad mixture of students from all over the greater North Bay Area.
Our Mission: Sonoma Academy calls its students to be creative, ethical, and committed to learning. The school nurtures inspiring teachers and engages with the surrounding community, and its students communicate across cultures as they prepare to become leaders in a dynamic world.
Sonoma Academy’s Commitment to Diversity: We believe that learning occurs best in a connected community. Diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential to an education in which all members of our community thrive. We are committed to cultivating a diverse community that is conscious and welcoming of difference, dedicated to investigating and advancing equity, and engages with our local and global community. If you would like to join us in our work, we would welcome your application. As we are deeply committed to having a staffulty (staff and faculty) and student body which reflects the rich diversity within the North Bay, we strongly encourage candidates from BIPOC and/or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented to apply.
For more information on programs and philosophy, please visit our website: www.sonomaacademy.org
Math Instructor Key Responsibilities:
The Math Instructor will be responsible for teaching a range of core courses including Advanced Statistics and either Algebra I or Geometry. The overarching goal of the STEM curriculum is to provide students with the opportunity to learn and hone skills within a context. The mathematics program at our school spans from Algebra through Multivariable Calculus and emphasizes both strong foundational skills and the ability to apply mathematical thinking to meaningful problems. Faculty are encouraged to create learning experiences that help students explore patterns, build models, and make connections across disciplines. Interdisciplinary projects and inquiry-based approaches are valued, as is the thoughtful integration of technology—such as graphing calculators, computers, and data collection tools—to support student learning. We seek a collaborative educator who values student engagement, is reflective in their practice, and is committed to fostering a learning environment where students can think critically and creatively about mathematics. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also have responsibilities that may include facilitating Intersession, Advisory, and Clubs as well as chaperoning trips, retreats, and student events.
Required Skills and Experiences:
- Bachelor’s in mathematics or in a relevant academic field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated success teaching math and designing courses in grades 9-12 using different student-centered teaching methods.
- Flexibility to teach a range of courses with Statistics preferred, Algebra teaching experience helpful.
- Enthusiastic about teaching high school students and developing impactful courses for learners.
- Thinks creatively about pedagogy and assessment and exhibits commitment to continued professional growth in those areas.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to design, refine, and implement curriculum that supports shared learning goals and reflects best practices in pedagogy.
- Works collaboratively as a member of a connected community to deliver a range of programs, including Intersession, Advisory, DEI work, retreats and more.
- Committed to working in a community of diverse students and learners; actively supports adolescent growth and well-being.
- Practices cultural competency in all aspects of school life.
- Flexibility, resilience, good humor.
- Capable of teaching both remotely and in person.
Compensation:
- Sonoma Academy has a multi-step salary scale in place for faculty members that includes differentials for advanced degrees and annual guaranteed step increases. The current salary scale prorated for this part-time role (0.65 FTE) ranges from $50,000 to $90,000. The school will evaluate the faculty member's relevant teaching experience and they will be placed on the scale at the appropriate level upon hiring.
Perks of working at SA:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees with several plan options to meet individuals’ specific needs. All benefits apply at 0.65 FTE which is commensurate with this position.
- Generous retirement plan contribution of 7% of base salary. Please note that this does not require an employee’s matching contribution.
- Commitment to professional development, including generously- funded training opportunities and a dedicated “exploratory fund” of $300 annually for learning opportunities unrelated to work for part-time employees.
- Healthy and nutritious lunch service offered at no cost to employees during the school year (when on campus and our kitchen operational)
- A professional work environment defined by teamwork, collegiality, trust, agility, and altruism.
Work Environment:
- This position operates in a professional office environment at a private, independent high school.
- This is a part-time position with occasional evening and weekend work.
To Apply:
- Interested candidates should complete the application and submit the materials below to this website (https://careers.jobscore.com/careers/sonomaacademy):
- a cover letter expressing particular interest in this position at Sonoma Academy;
- a current resume; and
- a list of three professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address (references will not be contacted without the applicant’s permission).
Sonoma Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Sonoma Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.