Middle School Math Teacher

Clairbourn School, conveniently located in an idyllic setting in the San Gabriel Valley, is actively seeking a math teacher for sixth through eighth-grade math for the 2025-2026 school year. Appropriate candidates will feel comfortable teaching 6th grade math through geometry and are preferably comfortable with algebra 2 for support of independent work. A working knowledge of Savvas enVision math is beneficial, as is experience working with students with emerging math skills, as well as those who move at an advanced pace. The position also requires teaching middle school math team practice sessions and facilitating online and local competitions, with significant flexibility in the subject matter. Contract to begin August 1, 2025. Teachers report August 21, 2025.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
  • BA/BS degree 
  • Teaching credential and/or Master’s degree preferred
  • Teaching experience of 3-5 years in independent schools preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High energy level, creativity, positive attitude, and flexibility
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty to plan and implement curriculum
  • Ability to teach all content areas at the assigned grade level: 6th grade math, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry
  • Ability to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, independence, and ethics in students
  • Experience with integrating technology in the classroom, including interactive whiteboards and laptops
  • Ability to successfully develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and school families
  • Willingness to support the philosophy of the school  

Clairbourn seeks individuals who support our tradition of strong academics in a context of ethical values, including honesty, respect, responsibility, spirituality, and citizenship.

Salary is competitive and is commensurate with education, skills, and experience, with a generous benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits. Salary scale range is from 67,000-81,000.

Application Process:
Submit a letter of interest, resume, and letters of recommendation as a single pdf to Janet Taylor, Assistant Head of School, via email at employment@clairbourn.org. 
 
Clairbourn School is a coeducational, private school for students in preschool through middle school (JPK-8th) that has continuously served the greater Pasadena area since 1926. We are known for excellent academics, our welcoming community, our attractive campus, and a strong record of sending graduates to top area high schools.

Clairbourn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Clairbourn is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in school operations. Clairbourn prohibits unlawful discrimination against any job applicant, employee or unpaid intern by any employee of the School, including supervisors and coworkers. 
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