Description
Mayfield Senior School ofthe 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
Requirements
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
Salary & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $64,100 – $82,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications, aligned with Mayfield’s salary scale
- Mayfield offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement (403(b)), and professional development support.
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.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Mayfield Senior School Holy Jesus (Pasadena)
500 Bellefontaine St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
denise.magallanes@mayfieldsenior.org