Mathematics Teacher

Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus

Pasadena, California

Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls’ high school, seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered Mathematics Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt faculty position.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is an experienced mathematics educator with strong content knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and a deep understanding of how girls learn best. This teacher will inspire curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking while fostering a classroom community rooted in respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement.

Typical responsibilities include teaching four or five sections of mathematics along with other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Content and pedagogical expertise
• Positivity and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life
• Warmth, patience, persistence, and a good sense of humor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Model and promote the mission, values, and Holy Child charism of the school
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous math curricula for high school students
• Employ diverse instructional strategies to support a range of learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Encourage collaborative problem-solving and effective student communication
• Integrate educational technology and innovative practices into instruction
• Develop and use varied assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback
• Respond thoughtfully to individual learning needs with a student-centered approach
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum alignment and instructional practices
• Participate fully in school life, including advisory, faculty meetings, grade-level initiatives, and student programs
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance inclusive and effective teaching practices
• Teach a variety of mathematics courses, which may include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, TB clearance, and verification of employment eligibility.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Three professional references

Please send materials to: Denise Cruz Magallanes, Human Resources Manager,

HR@mayfieldsenior.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mayfield Senior School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience (independent school and/or girls’ school experience preferred)
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and families
• Commitment to the mission and core values of a Holy Child school
• Demonstrated dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education
• Experience with differentiated instruction for diverse learners
• Strong classroom management skills emphasizing engagement and positive reinforcement
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools

About Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus

Mayfield Senior School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 330 students.  Located in beautiful Pasadena, California, the school is sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and guided by the educational philosophy of the Society’s foundress, Cornelia Connelly. Grounded in the Seven Goals of Holy Child education, Mayfield seeks faculty and staff members who will help build a joyful educational community.   We expect teachers to embrace our Holy Child mission, which encourages students to strive for excellence, find their passions, and develop the courage and confidence that comes from the understanding that their lives have meaning and purpose. Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of its employment practices. As a Catholic School, Mayfield reserves the right to consider religion as a factor in the hiring process as permitted by law.

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