Math Instructor Job Description

At San Francisco University High School, we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. In order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities, we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge, equity literacy, and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and institutional level, recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.

San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school. We seek teachers who are thoroughly educated in their disciplines, who are devoted to the love of learning, and who will contribute to the school's invigorating intellectual climate. Throughout the school, we seek to hire adults who are stimulating and supportive in their work with students and who share our belief in the moral and educational value of diversity.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach Calculus or similar upper-level math courses. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring a designated group of students, committee work, and additional tasks as needed in the Math department and at UHS. This position is full-time for the 2026/27 school year.

Requirements

• Develops and teaches Calculus or accelerated pre-Calculus or similar courses in collaboration with course team members.
• Collaborates with other teachers to maintain alignment of course competencies, content, pacing, and assessment
• Assesses students using SFUHS Math Department grading system 
• Collaborates with Math Department members to continue developing the program and maintain vertical alignment.
• Hosts office hours for students and makes availability to meet with students 1:1
• Attends weekly team, faculty, department, course team, and new teacher meetings. 
• Attends all-school community meetings and days, including All-School meetings and Red Days.
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development
• Actively participates in the full life of the school, which can include but is not limited to: serving on an academic governance committee, mentoring, admissions events, sponsoring affinity groups, coaching, and sponsoring co-curricular clubs.
• Establishes community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Experience in effectively teaching AP Calculus or similar courses.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Math from a four-year college or university OR a degree in a related field with significant coursework in Math.
• Coursework, experience, or professional development in curriculum design and instruction for high school students OR an education degree, is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Mastery of pedagogy specific to the developmental needs of high school-aged students, including demonstrated knowledge and skill in differentiating lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles, needs, and accommodations
• Willingness to teach courses based on the need of the department
• Demonstrated skills in giving appropriate formative and summative feedback
• Demonstrated collaboration on course teams
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the school’s mission, including a commitment to student-centered education and inclusive classroom practices
• Demonstrated a growth mindset and openness to feedback
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and the program
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to work with students, families, administrators, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to use Google Suite, learning management systems (i.e. Canvas), operate AV technology, and learn new technology.
• Openness to working in a closely collaborative office environment with colleagues

If you are interested in being a candidate, please prepare a resume, cover letter, sample syllabus, sample lesson, and graded student work to give the search committee a sense of your teaching. Please submit all materials using the online application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

We encourage you to apply by February 15, 2026for first consideration. We will keep the posting open until filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

San Francisco University High School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

SALARY

Salary is based on a scale that is tied to years of relevant experience. Current full-time instructor salaries run from $83,995 - $162,757.