MS Math Teacher

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

We Celebrate Scholarship

The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.

We Seek Growth Challenges

Our culture says try it.

We Foster Kindness & Inclusion

Crystal is a caring and diverse community.

We Strive for Balance

A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.

We Engage with Enthusiasm

With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.

We Lead with Humility

Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational  and communication skills

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a regular full-time exempt (1.0 FTE, 10-month) Middle School Math Teacher. We seek a teacher of Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 who will:

• exhibit a love and energy for learning and working alongside middle school students
• exhibit a passion for content knowledge and a range of effective pedagogical approaches
• incorporate inquiry-based pedagogy to foster discovery and depth of understanding
• engage students in concrete explorations of concepts using tools such as algebra tiles, etc.
• cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and DEI Guiding Principles
• have shown a commitment to and competence for creative, culturally responsive  pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative curriculum & methodology
• integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
• take advantage of opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and community building
• serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
• enthusiastically collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curricula and programming
• bring unique skills to contribute to our multifaceted community outside of the classroom (e.g. coaching, sponsoring a club, joining a global trip, speaking multiple languages, etc.)
• fulfill the professional responsibilities expected of faculty in our community

Job benefits include…

• Working in a fun, diverse, and dynamic environment of caring and committed colleagues
• Competitive salary and comprehensive, generous benefits package (including service awards, paid sabbaticals, and free access to a certified financial advisor)
• Ample budget to support professional and personal development (we invest in learning/growth!)
• Significant paid time off to embrace our core value of “strive for balance”
• Breathtaking facilities (including an on-site fitness center and adjacent hiking trail)
• Delicious daily snacks and lunches provided by our on-campus caterers (trust us on this!)
• Dog-friendly campuses (although you can easily avoid the pups if they are not your thing)

Key Job Competencies:

• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.
• Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
  Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Collaboration: the interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.
• Instructional Delivery: Effectively implements essential practices for effectively instructing students to maximize knowledge and skill acquisition
• Classroom Management: Maximizes administration of rules and procedures, proactive management, effective and stimulating instruction, and reduction of disruptive and inappropriate student conduct to ensure high-quality learning, and emotionally safe, equitable environments.
• Formative Assessment: Supports competency-based education by ensuring understanding of students’ needs and modifies instruction as it is happening to guide and assess student learning.

Essential Functions

• Help students develop mathematical thinking
• Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology (such as the approach in College Preparatory Math or CPM)
• Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
• Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment
• Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
• Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership
• Record and report on students’ progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations.
• Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
• Attend meetings as required
• Uphold Crystal’s core values
• Foster an inclusive school environment

Required Education, Certifications, and Work-Related Experience

• 3 years of teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction practice
• Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management
• Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Preferences

• Classroom teaching experience: Grades 6 – 8
• Experience teaching mathematics at the middle school level
• Independent school experience
• Valid California teaching certificate

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods

Travel Required

Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other Professional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties as assigned to the Essential Functions, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

This is a regular full-time (40 hours/week),  exempt, faculty position, and eligible for 10-month employee benefits. The start date for this position is August 1, 2025. This position is an exempt, salaried position.  The annual salary is commensurate with education and experience within the range of $70,000 – $150,000.

The first recruitment consideration period will be from February 14, 2025  through February 21, 2025. The second recruitment period is expected to end on February 28, 2025  and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established.

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