Overview
Math Educator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics – NCTM
Title: Math Educator
Company: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics – NCTM
Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Career Center Home
- Search Jobs
- Math Educator
5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km
Results
Job Details
Explore Location
Math Educator
Share Print
Geffen Academy at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, United States
(on-site)
Math Educator
Share Print
Geffen Academy at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, United States
(on-site)
Posted 13 hours ago
Math Educator
Share Print
Geffen Academy at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, United States
(on-site)
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Duration
1-2 Years
Salary
$69,379.00 – $157,481.00
Industry
Academic: PreK-12
Min Experience
5-7 Years
Min Education
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Required Travel
0-10%
Salary – Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Teacher Educator
Math Educator
The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it.
Math Educator
The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it.
Description
Geffen Academy Educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy Educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy Educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.
Summary
Under the direction of the Math Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the respective Division Director, Geffen Academy Math Educators are responsible for the delivery of an innovative program of secondary school instruction. The Geffen Academy Math Educator will be responsible for an array of duties, including participating in the creation of a course of study, offering exciting and engaging instruction to students in as many as five (5) courses each term, and participating in the life of the school in a robust and fully engaged manner. This is a bargaining unit covered position.
Geffen Academy at UCLA is seeking an Educator with the familiarity and ability to teach a variety of math courses for students in grades 6-12. The curriculum is based on the traditional textbooks as well as on the AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) textbooks, such as Introduction to Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Intermediate Counting and Probability. Calculus and some other advanced courses at Geffen Academy will closely resemble the corresponding courses given at the UCLA Department of Mathematics.
Geffen Academy is seeking an Educator with a background in classroom instruction. We are looking for someone who can apply math to other areas of human knowledge, from physics to computer science to economics and finance to history and literature, in close cooperation with students and educators. Someone who believes that solid mathematics education is beneficial for every student and who is able and willing to work with students of varying math backgrounds.
Job Duties
Collaborate with other Educators in the creation of a Geffen Academy program that meets the needs and interests of Geffen Academy's students.
Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including to the Department Chair, Dean of Students, Academic Advising and College Guidance staff, Registrar, Counselor, Faculty Service Coordinator, and athletic team coaches.
Participate in department representation at parent meetings, recruitment events and math placement process that includes creating the exams, and supervising and grading them.
Evaluate and choose books, digital materials, and other academic resources.
Assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department.
Participate in committee work, whether the committee's focus is solely within the department, or reaches to other parts of Geffen Academy enterprise.
Participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.
Serve as instructor/mentor/advisor of students' independent projects.
Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Be available to provide coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues.
Participate in continuing professional development and training activities.
Follow and adhere to UCLA and Geffen Academy policies, procedures, norms, and handbooks as directed.
Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school Handbooks.
This list of duties is not exhaustive, other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the school.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement – As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt For Candidates For Recruitment
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Statement of Teaching
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
References will be checked before an offer is made.
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
Position overview
Salary range: Full Salary Range: $69,379 – $157,481
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: $80,000 – $105,000
Application Window
Open date: February 10, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Link to apply: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10834
School: https://www.geffenacademy.ucla.edu
Help contact: [email protected]
Requirements
Basic qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a mathematicsrelated field; a master’s degree is preferred. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong background in either secondary or universitylevel education.
Five years of successful experience as a classroom educator with a clear understanding and embrace of Geffen Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
A sincere commitment to professional development in pedagogy and your content area.
A passionate commitment to innovation and design thinking applied to the real world, and a desire to work with all types of learners.
Proven ability to develop curricula and teach it effectively.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to articulate and explain instructional issues to colleagues, students, and families.
Experience in a variety of instructional and co-curricular/extra-curricular roles within a secondary school is a plus.
Self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
Capable of developing and sustaining effective working relationships with colleagues in the department and with other UCLA and Geffen Academy staff on matters of interdisciplinary and institutional concern.
Additional Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a mathematicsrelated field; a master’s degree is preferred. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong background in either secondary or universitylevel education.
Five years of successful experience as a classroom educator with a clear understanding and embrace of Geffen Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
A sincere commitment to professional development in pedagogy and your content area.
A passionate commitment to innovation and design thinking applied to the real world, and a desire to work with all types of learners.
Proven ability to develop curricula and teach it effectively.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to articulate and explain instructional issues to colleagues, students, and families.
Experience in a variety of instructional and co-curricular/extra-curricular roles within a secondary school is a plus.
Self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
Capable of developing and sustaining effective working relationships with colleagues in the department and with other UCLA and Geffen Academy staff on matters of interdisciplinary and institutional concern.
Job ID: 82647050
Jobs You May Like
B
High School Math Teacher
Bishop Dunne Catholic School
Dallas, TX, United States (on-site)
Instructor of Mathematics – Morganton
North Carolina School of…
Morganton, NC, United States (on-site)
U
Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics, UC Blue Ash…
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Head of Education Data Strategy
U.S. News & World Report
Washington, DC, United States (hybrid)
1906 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1502 (800) 235-7566 or (703) 620-9840 FAX: (703) 476-2970
- Copyright © 2026, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
- Site Map
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy
Job Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Median Salary
Net Salary per month
$3,847
Cost of Living Index
81/100
81
Median Apartment Rent in City Center
(1-3 Bedroom)
$2,752 – $5,943
$4,348
Safety Index
46/100
46
Utilities
Basic
(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)
$140 – $400
$245
High-Speed Internet
$60 – $100
$80
Transportation
Gasoline
(1 gallon)
$5.00
Taxi Ride
(1 mile)
$2.98
Data is collected and updated regularly using reputable sources, including corporate websites and governmental reporting institutions.
Loading…
